New Mexico Layoffs — May 2020
Employers in New Mexico recorded 5 WARN Act notices in May 2020, covering approximately 661 workers — marking a decline from April and up 250% versus May 2019. The average filing covered 132 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 391 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 200 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 391 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 200 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo | 2 | 400 |
| Las Cruces | 1 | 128 |
| Eddy | 1 | 70 |
| Valencia | 1 | 63 |
Bernalillo was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 400 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 1 | 200 |
| Las Cruces | 1 | 128 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Mexico this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raytheon Missiles & Defense | 200 | |||
| RTX | Albuquerque | 200 | ||
| Emperereon Constar | Las Cruces | 128 | ||
| Jasper Ventures | 70 | |||
| Keter US | 63 |
Leading the list was Raytheon Missiles & Defense at its New Mexico facility, reporting 200 affected workers. RTX followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for New Mexico's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by New Mexico. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all New Mexico WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.