Central New Mexico accounts for nearly half of the state’s economic activity. Named one of America’s 50 Hottest Cities by Expansion Management magazine, Albuquerque and the surrounding area have attracted high-tech, film and solar industries, and many entrepreneurs.

Sandoval County was primarily rural a decade ago but today boasts a six-figure population.

POPULATION
2007 census estimate, 117,866
2010 population projection, 126,294

PER CAPITA INCOME
2006 – $23,636

MAJOR EMPLOYERS, NO. EMPLOYEES
Intel Corp., 3,300
Intel Corp. subcontractors, 3,200
Rio Rancho Public Schools, 1,700
Sprint PCS, 650
eTelecare Global Solutions, 625

Bernalillo County is home to Albuquerque, the region’s population and commercial center.

POPULATION
2007 census estimate, 629,292
2010 population projection, 631,839

PER CAPITA INCOME
2007 - $25,144

MAJOR EMPLOYERS, NO. EMPLOYEES
Kirtland Air Force Base, 22,100 (civilian), 4,860 (military)
University of New Mexico, 15,832
Albuquerque Public Schools, 14,295
Sandia National Laboratories, 8,730
City of Albuquerque, 6,500

Torrance County is one of the nation’s most productive agricultural counties.

POPULATION
2007 census estimate, 16,598
2010 projected population, 21,690

PER CAPITA INCOME
2006 – $20,483

MAJOR EMPLOYERS, NO. EMPLOYEES
Moriarty Public Schools, 450
Corrections Corp. of America, 280
Torrance County, 115
The Connection call center, 140
Rip Griffin’s Truck Stop, 100-150

Valencia County is known for its peace and quiet, friendly people, and pleasant weather.

POPULATION
2007 census estimate, 71,364
2010 projected population, 86,708

PER CAPITA INCOME
2006 – $22,968

MAJOR EMPLOYERS, NO. EMPLOYEES
Belen Consolidated Schools, 740
Walmart, 500
BNSF Railroad, 352
Ambercare Home Health Services, 350
Solo Cup, 250

www.abq.org,
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www.torrancecountynm.org,
www.co.valencia.nm.us,
www.census.gov

(U.S. Census 2000)

Educational attainment
Population Age 25 and over
Bachelor’s Degree
New Mexico, 154,372
Albuquerque MSA, 75,184
Bernalillo County, 62,466
Sandoval County, 8,796
Torrance County, 1,086
Valencia County, 3,922

Educational attainment
Albuquerque MSA
High school or less 7%
High school graduate 36%
Some college 33%
College degree or higher 24%

Graduate degree
New Mexico, 111,777
Albuquerque MSA, 54,319
Bernalillo County, 46,970
Sandoval County, 5,233
Torrance County, 439
Valencia County, 2,116

School enrollment
Albuquerque MSA
Population age 3 and over
in school, 201,019
Nursery/preschool, 11,350
Kindergarten, 10,003
Elementary (1st-8th) 85,945
High School (9th-12th) 42,106
College/graduate school, 51,615

Greater Albuquerque
Chamber of Commerce
115 Gold Ave. S.W., Suite 201
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (505) 764-3700
Fax: (505) 764-3714
www.abqchamber.com

Greater Belen
Chamber of Commerce
712 Dalies Ave.
Belen, NM 87002
Phone: (505) 864-8091
Fax: (505) 864-7461
www.belennm.com/CH-home.htm

Rio Rancho Regional
Chamber of Commerce
4001 Southern Blvd. SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Phone: (505) 892-1533
Fax: (505) 892-6157
www.rrchamber.org

Moriarty Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 96,
Moriarty, NM 87035
Phone: (505) 832-4087
Fax: (505) 832-6919
www.moriartychamber.com

Valencia County
Chamber of Commerce
3447 Lambros
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Phone: (505) 352-3596
www.ci.los-lunas.nm.us/Chamber