DEMOGRAPHICS/ECONOMY

Economic Indicators
Metropolitan Albuquerque accounts for nearly half of all the economic activity in New Mexico. Fueled by more than 750,000 regional residents, the area’s high-tech prowess and growing economy is one of the brightest in the nation. Many manufacturing companies are joined by a host of financial, insurance, and healthcare companies in modern office parks. The area is well endowed with large public institutions such as the University of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, and the area’s largest employer — Kirtland Air Force Base.

The influence of Sandia and UNM as well as the nearby Los Alamos National Laboratory has established Albuquerque as a nationally recognized leader in research and development. A number of biotechnology and biomedical research firms dot the landscape, although Albuquerque is also emerging as a center for software innovation and production. Active groups are also nurturing opportunities for attracting optics-related businesses, institutions, and professionals to speed the growth of this important industry.

 

Top 10 Employers

Kirtland Air Force Base (Civilian)*
Air Force Materiel Command
www.kirtland.af.mil

University of New Mexico
Educational Institution
www.unm.edu

Albuquerque Public Schools
Public School District
www.aps.edu

Sandia National Labs
Science-Based Technologies that Support National Security
www.sandia.gov

Presbyterian
Hospital/Medical Services
www.phs.org

Lovelace
Hospital/Medical Services
http://lovelace.com

UNM Hospital
Hospital/Medical Services
http://hospitals.unm.edu

City of Albuquerque
Government
www.cabq.gov

State of New Mexico
Government
www.newmexico.gov
Intel Corporation
Semiconductor Manufacturer
www.intel.com