New Mexico's Unemployment Rate Was 4.7% in February 2026 New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in February, up from 4.5 percent in January and up from 4.1 percent in the previous year. The national unemployment rate in February was 4.4 percent, up from 4.3 percent in January and up from 4.2 percent in February 2025. Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 700 jobs, or 0.1 percent, between February 2025 and February 2026.
Veteran focused hiring events across New Mexico in April 11th annual Heroes Hiring Heroes The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and the American Legion are partnering for the 11th consecutive year to host Heroes Hiring Heroes, a series of free hiring events connecting veterans, transitioning service members, military families, and the public with employers statewide.
2,800 workers trained for climate, infrastructure careers Nearly three thousand New Mexicans have been trained for infrastructure and climate-ready careers – far surpassing the statewide target of 2,000 by the end of the year.
Bill permanently establishing New Mexico Office of New Americans heads to governor The New Mexico Legislature has sent Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham a bill permanently establishing the Office of New Americans within the Department of Workforce Solutions, cementing the state’s long-term commitment to immigrant workforce integration and economic opportunity.