New Mexico Layoffs — August 2022
Employers in New Mexico reported 3 WARN Act notices in August 2022, displacing an estimated 282 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and down 13% versus August 2021. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 149 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 70 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 63 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 149 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Otero | 1 | 149 |
| San Juan | 2 | 133 |
Otero bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 149 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo | 1 | 149 |
| Waterflow | 2 | 133 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in New Mexico this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amentum/Hollomon AFB | Alamogordo | 149 | ||
| AIMS Companies | Waterflow | 70 | ||
| Westmoreland San Juan Mining | Waterflow | 63 |
The most significant filing came from Amentum/Hollomon AFB at its Alamogordo facility, reporting 149 affected workers. AIMS Companies followed with 70 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.