New Mexico Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in New Mexico reported 2 WARN Act notices in August 2021, displacing an estimated 326 workers and down 34% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 163 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 253 |
| Utilities | 1 | 73 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 253 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Utilities reported 73 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Otero | 1 | 253 |
| Eddy | 1 | 73 |
Otero was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 78% of all affected workers with 253 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo | 1 | 253 |
| Artesia | 1 | 73 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Mexico this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs | Alamogordo | 253 | ||
| BASIC Energy Services | Artesia | 73 |
The most significant filing came from Jacobs at its Alamogordo facility, reporting 253 affected workers. BASIC Energy Services followed with 73 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for New Mexico's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.