New Mexico
Military-economic footprint of New Mexico (NM)
$10.2B DoD spending28,400 direct jobs8.8% of state economy
10
Total Bases
10
Active Bases
$6.8B
Contract Value
28,400
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
8.8%
of New Mexico's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
New Mexico is heavily dependent on defense spending, making it one of the most militarized state economies in the country.
Bases by Branch
5
U.S. Air Force
3
Army National Guard
2
U.S. Army
Major Installations
NG Las Cruces
Army National Guard
NG Santa Fe - Onate Complex TS
Army National Guard
NG Rio Rancho TS
Army National Guard
White Sands Missile Range
U.S. Army
Cannon AFB Site 2
U.S. Air Force
Holloman Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
Melrose Air Force Range
U.S. Air Force
Cannon Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
Fort Wingate Depot Activity
U.S. Army
Kirtland Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
Veteran Population
150,000
veterans living in New Mexico
These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress.
Top Defense Contractors in New Mexico
#1Lockheed Martin
#2Raytheon (RTX)
#3Northrop Grumman
#4General Dynamics
#5Boeing
These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in New Mexico.