New Mexico’s unemployment percentage continues to go up… this time .2% from January to February. The state now sits at 8.7%

Albuquerque/Rio Rancho also ‘gained’… up .1% to an even 9% for February.

I have normally talked about the sectors where we have managed to hold onto jobs… but this time, lets take a look at where the most damage is being done. And not only is the list a long one but it contains most of the areas where pay is the highest.

Construction
Manufacturing
Mining
Professional & Business Services
Retail Trade
Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities

And, if you are thinking there is not much left… you are right. Government and Educational & Health Services were the brightest spots.