Communications and Information Technology

Computer chip and semiconductor manufacturing is a top industry in Albuquerque, NM. One of Intel Corp.'s largest semiconductor manufacturing plants is in the Albuquerque region.

Rio Rancho a Magnet for Tech

Rio Rancho attracts and grows sophisticated technology businesses.

Intel Invests $2 Billion In Rio Rancho Facilities

Albuquerque's Intel Corp. is spending $2 billion to retool its Fab11X microchip-manufacturing facility for 45-nanometer technology.

The organization, formerly the American Electronics Association, ranks Greater Albuquerque 10th in the country for concentration of high-tech jobs.