| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 286 | 15 | 31 |
| Workforce | 122 | 38 | 25 |
| Quality of Life | 156 | 26 | 24 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 198 | 23 | 13 |
| Economy | 214 | 30 | 15 |
| Education | 53 | 46 | 46 |
| Technology & Innovation | 116 | 32 | 32 |
| Business Friendliness | 46 | 47 | 47 |
| Cost of Living | 26 | 25 | 29 |
| Access to Capital | 11 | 29 | 26 |
| Overall | 1228 | (Tie) 33 | (Tie) 36 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Susana Martinez (R)Â
Population: 2,085,538
GDP growth: 0.2 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 6.7 percent
Top corporate rate: 7.6 percent
Top individual tax rate: 4.9 percent
Gasoline tax: 18.9 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa/Negative (multiple)
Major private employers: University of New Mexico, University of New Mexico Children's Hospital, ABQ Health Partners, New Mexico State University, Intel Corporation, Albuquerque International Sunport, Sandia Resort and Casino, VSA Arts of New Mexico, Christus St. Vincent Medical Group, Presbyterian Health Care ServicesÂ
Economic profile sources: American Petroleum Institute (April 2013), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2012), Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2013 release), CareerOneStop, Moody's Investors Service (senior-most tax-backed ratings), National Governors Association, Tax Foundation (2013), U.S. Census Bureau (2012 estimate)