Economic Research Publications

Each month, New Mexico’s employment and unemployment estimates, corresponding analysis, and other data (consumer price index data, unemployment insurance initial claims counts, online job openings counts) are released in the Labor Market Review (LMR). The LMR also includes one to two special research articles prepared by NMDWS’s Economic Research and Analysis Bureau. Articles are authored by rotating economists and cover a wide array of topics.

Special Article Topics

This report is published annually, typically in the first quarter of the year, and provides information and analysis on what New Mexico’s workforce looks like and how it’s growing. It also highlights employment in the state’s industries alongside occupational employment and wages. This, coupled with data on skills and education, serves to evaluate not only the existing workforce and job market, but also the future supply and demand of jobs and workers.

This publication, also known as the ASEI, is revised annually and released during the second quarter of the year. The abstract is intended to provide planners and other data users with a broad range of historic, current, and expected labor market data, demographics, and other critical economic indicators for New Mexico and its substate areas. Data include geographic comparisons.

The Regional Review, covering the four Workforce Investment Areas (WIAs), including Central, Eastern, Southwestern, and Northern, is a quarterly publication that includes a special-topic research article alongside employment data, labor market information, and business news.

This publication provides key data on a select occupational group, including employment trends, wages, and workforce demographics. Twelve issues are currently available.

This publication provides key data on a select industry, including employment trends, wages, and workforce demographics. Twelve issues are currently available.

A special article on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Business Employment Dynamics data is included in a monthly Labor Market Review each quarter. Data include gross and net job gains and losses for the state, including a look at historical trends.

The New Mexico Career Guide is now available online as an all-in-one job seeker resource. This publication includes information broken down into 5 sections: Career Planning and Exploration, Opportunities to Explore and Gain Experience, Your Educational Opportunities, The Job Search, and New Mexico School Listings. To turn pages in this digital booklet, either click on the upper right-hand corner or on the page number at the bottom.

This brochure outlines the features of the Career Solutions System (www.NMCareerSolutions.com), which is broken down into 4 main sections: Build Your Path, Career Exploration, the Job Search, and Education and Training.

This graphic brochure features New Mexico's fastest growing occupations, occupations with the most annual job openings, top jobs by education level, jobs with the greatest growth potential, and much more.

This graphic brochure outlines eight steps job seekers can take in choosing a career and finding a job. Helpful tips on preparing a resume and cover letter, interviewing, and negotiating a job offer are included alongside a pocket resume that can be used as a reference on job applications and in interviews.

This resource is produced every two years, as new employment projections are produced. They present New Mexico’s best occupational opportunities based on projected job openings, rate of employment growth, and wages. Information on education and preparation level are also provided for reference.

 

VETERAN-SPECIFIC REPORTS & RESOURCES

New Mexico Vets at Work: Veterans’ Employment Resource Guide

This all-in-one career exploration and employment resource guide was developed specifically for veterans. It provides information, tips, and tricks on exploring careers, making the transition to the civilian workforce, and finding work. A list of employment and education resources for veterans is included.

2017 Veterans Profile

This profile provides basic demographic and economic data on New Mexico's veterans.

 

 

LABOR MARKET INFORMATION RESOURCES

Labor Market Information Services

Labor Market Information Data Program Guide

This guide provides summary and in-depth information on each of the Economic Research and Analysis Bureau’s data programs. It includes key information on availability and release frequency alongside critical information on methodology. The guide gives general guidance on when to use which data sources and specific differences between employment and unemployment estimates from different data programs.

Labor Market Information Program and Resource Cheat Sheet

This publication provides critical information on each of the Economic Research and Analysis Bureau’s data programs alongside other key data products released by other entities, such as the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The information is presented in a quick and easy-to-use format for those wanting information on data descriptions, frequency and release schedules, geographic availability, key uses, overall uses, and websites.

Labor Market Information 101s (LMI 101s)

The LMI 101s are step-by-step guides for accessing labor market information in the New Mexico Workforce Connection Online System. Each guide is designed specifically for certain users, including job seekers, students, employers, and researchers, to help them access the best information for their needs.