Tag: Unemployment

Unemployment Rate Inches Up. What Does the Climb Signal for the Economy?

New Mexico’s unemployment rate climbed to 4.8 percent in March as payrolls slipped by roughly 1,000 jobs, signaling a cooling labor market and raising fresh concerns about the pace of the state’s economic growth.

New Mexico Loses Thousands of Federal Jobs as Unemployment Climbs to its Highest since 2022

Federal job cuts push New Mexico’s unemployment to its highest since 2022, exposing the state’s reliance on government spending.

Jobless Claims Dipped —US Filings Edged Up to 212K

New Mexico records a slight dip in new unemployment claims even as nationwide filings inch up, signaling mixed labor market trends.

Southern New Mexico Outlook: Jobs Grew, Wages Rebounded, Trade Weakened in Late 2025

Southern New Mexico closed 2025 with solid job growth and improving wages in Las Cruces, even as year-over-year trade values through Santa Teresa fell sharply. Dallas Fed data also point to continued exposure to energy and commodity swings across the broader region.

Public Sector Drives New Mexico Job Growth, Unemployment Inches Up

New Mexico’s unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in December as job growth relied heavily on public sector hiring.