Source: George Kavallines
| Category | Score | 2016 Rank | 2015 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 182 | 42 | 16 (Tie) |
| Cost of Doing Business | 192 | 24 (Tie) | 23 |
| Infrastructure | 206 | 14 (Tie) | 5 (Tie) |
| Economy | 149 | 38 | 24 (Tie) |
| Quality of Life | 139 | 36 | 24 |
| Technology & Innovation | 103 | 33 | 38 |
| Education | 89 | 34 (Tie) | 40 (Tie) |
| Business Friendliness | 38 | 43 | 41 |
| Cost of Living | 39 | 25 | 13 |
| Access to Capital | 5 | 46 (Tie) | 42 |
| Overall | 1142 | 39 | 24 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Susana Martinez, Republican
Population: 2,085,109
GDP growth: 0.7 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2016): 6.2 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 6.6 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 4.9 percent
Gasoline tax: 37.28 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa, stable
Major private employers: Presbyterian Healthcare, PNM Resources
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute, Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
