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New Mexico Business: November 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Nov 1949

New Mexico Business: November 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report analyzes continued declines in New Mexico’s retail sales, noting that September marked the second consecutive month of year‑over‑year decreases, while apparel stores showed an unexpected rebound after months of contraction.


New Mexico - Employment And Earnings: First Quarter 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Oct 1949

New Mexico - Employment And Earnings: First Quarter 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

The special bulletin report presents county-level employment and earnings data for New Mexico, compiled from reports submitted to the Employment Security Commission under the state unemployment compensation system. The report highlights growth in construction employment and wages, changes in mining activity, and variations in employment and earnings across industries and counties.


New Mexico Business: October 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Oct 1949

New Mexico Business: October 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This report documents a rare statewide decline in retail sales—“estimated retail sales in August… were four and a half per cent below August of last year”—with severe downturns concentrated in De Baca, Chaves, and mining‑dependent southern counties. It also analyzes school tax collections as a proxy for economic activity, showing sharp post‑war increases and major shifts in county and industry contributions.


New Mexico Business: September 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Sep 1949

New Mexico Business: September 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report documents mixed retail performance across counties, with apparel and building materials declining while overall retail sales and employment remained slightly above the prior year. The issue notes that “the overall effect is to keep the total retail sales bar in the upper portion of the graph.”


Patterns Of New Mexico State Finance, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Sep 1949

Patterns Of New Mexico State Finance, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

BBER Publications

This report evaluates the revenue structures, expenditure patterns, and tax distributions defining New Mexico's state government finances during the post-WWII era. The report tracks regional fiscal constraints using historical benchmarks from 1942 through 1947, demonstrating that extensive legal earmarking of sales and excise tax receipts restricts legislative budget flexibility and heavily shifts the relative tax burden onto lower-income groups.


New Mexico Business: August 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Aug 1949

New Mexico Business: August 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This issue of New Mexico Business examines retail sales and broader economic activity in New Mexico during June and July 1949, assessing whether signs of slowing business growth reflected emerging national economic trends. The report provides detailed comparisons of retail trade, employment, banking activity, and regional economic performance across New Mexico counties and districts.


New Mexico Business: June 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Jun 1949

New Mexico Business: June 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This report examines retail sales and employment trends across New Mexico during early 1949, noting slower retail growth and regional variation in business activity. It also discusses the creation of Los Alamos County, highlighting the challenges it posed for economic measurement and statistical reporting in the state.


New Mexico Business: May 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research May 1949

New Mexico Business: May 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report documents New Mexico’s continued retail and employment growth in early 1949, contrasting sharply with national declines and emphasizing strong gains in automotive, construction, and manufacturing activity.


New Mexico Business: April 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Apr 1949

New Mexico Business: April 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This issue of New Mexico Business analyzes economic conditions in New Mexico during early 1949, emphasizing strong retail sales growth, employment gains, construction activity, and regional business trends despite signs of slowing national economic performance. The report compares state and national economic indicators and examines variations in business activity across New Mexico's economic districts.


New Mexico Business: March 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Mar 1949

New Mexico Business: March 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report highlights steady statewide economic growth despite seasonal declines, with retail sales, employment, and banking indicators generally above 1948 levels, though several counties showed localized downturns tied to reduced subsistence and appliance sales.


Employment Security Commission_Dec-Jan '48-'49, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1949

Employment Security Commission_Dec-Jan '48-'49, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

Monthly Bulletin of the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico (December 1948 and January 1949) documents employment trends, unemployment compensation activity, veterans' benefits, covered employment, wages, and employer coverage in New Mexico during the transition from 1948 to 1949. The bulletin highlights the effects of severe winter weather on labor market conditions, noting a seasonal decline in employment opportunities and an increase in unemployment compensation claims during January 1949. The publication serves as a valuable historical source for understanding postwar labor market conditions, seasonal employment fluctuations, unemployment insurance administration, and economic growth in New Mexico during the late 1940s.


New Mexico Business: January 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Jan 1949

New Mexico Business: January 1949, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This report documents mixed economic signals across New Mexico, with retail sales rising despite declining consumer prices and uneven performance across districts. Employment, production, and most banking indicators continued to show year‑over‑year growth, though emerging inconsistencies suggested the state economy might be nearing a turning point.


New Mexico Labor Market: March - April 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1949

New Mexico Labor Market: March - April 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This report documents New Mexico's labor market conditions, highlighting seasonal employment growth across most industries. It includes statewide employment statistics, hours and earnings data, and detailed reports on employment prospects, labor supply, occupational shortages, and housing conditions in local labor market areas throughout the state.


New Mexico Labor Market: October - November 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1949

New Mexico Labor Market: October - November 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This report documents New Mexico's labor market conditions, highlighting seasonal employment growth across most industries. It includes statewide employment statistics, hours and earnings data, and detailed reports on employment prospects, labor supply, occupational shortages, and housing conditions in local labor market areas throughout the state.


New Mexico Labor Market: September 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1949

New Mexico Labor Market: September 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This report documents New Mexico's labor market conditions, highlighting seasonal employment growth across most industries. It includes statewide employment statistics, hours and earnings data, and detailed reports on employment prospects, labor supply, occupational shortages, and housing conditions in local labor market areas throughout the state.


New Mexico Labor Market: February 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1949

New Mexico Labor Market: February 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This report documents New Mexico's labor market conditions, highlighting seasonal employment growth across most industries. It includes statewide employment statistics, hours and earnings data, and detailed reports on employment prospects, labor supply, occupational shortages, and housing conditions in local labor market areas throughout the state.


New Mexico Labor Market: May - June 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1949

New Mexico Labor Market: May - June 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This report documents New Mexico's labor market conditions, highlighting seasonal employment growth across most industries. It includes statewide employment statistics, hours and earnings data, and detailed reports on employment prospects, labor supply, occupational shortages, and housing conditions in local labor market areas throughout the state.


New Mexico Labor Market: July - August 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Jan 1949

New Mexico Labor Market: July - August 1949, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Historic Publications

This report documents New Mexico's labor market conditions, highlighting seasonal employment growth across most industries. It includes statewide employment statistics, hours and earnings data, and detailed reports on employment prospects, labor supply, occupational shortages, and housing conditions in local labor market areas throughout the state.


New Mexico Business: December 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Dec 1948

New Mexico Business: December 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This issue reports that New Mexico’s retail sales in October 1948 reached new highs despite typical seasonal declines, driven largely by higher prices and increased employment.


Employment Security Commission_November 1948, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Nov 1948

Employment Security Commission_November 1948, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

Monthly Bulletin of the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico (November 1948) provides a comprehensive review of employment trends, unemployment compensation activity, veterans' benefits, employment service operations, and employer coverage in New Mexico during November 1948. The report notes that payments under the GI Bill continued to decrease as veterans exhausted their eligibility and transitioned into covered employment under the state unemployment compensation system. Special attention is given to employment changes in the construction and trade sectors, where seasonal layoffs contributed substantially to unemployment claims. The bulletin also discusses interstate unemployment compensation arrangements that provided benefits to workers returning to …


New Mexico Business: November 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Nov 1948

New Mexico Business: November 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report documents emerging signs of weakening retail markets across the nation and documents a notable statewide decline in New Mexico’s September retail sales, with decreases occurring in twenty‑two of thirty‑one counties.


Employment Security Commission_October 1948, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Oct 1948

Employment Security Commission_October 1948, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

Monthly Bulletin of the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico (October 1948) provides a detailed examination of employment conditions, unemployment compensation activity, veterans' benefits, employment service operations, and employer coverage in New Mexico during October 1948. A featured article highlights National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week and the state's efforts to expand employment opportunities for workers with disabilities. Working with state and federal agencies, the Employment Security Commission promoted awareness among employers regarding the skills and capabilities of disabled workers.


New Mexico Business: October 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Oct 1948

New Mexico Business: October 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This report describes broad statewide economic expansion in 1948, with retail sales, employment, construction, and service activity all rising sharply compared with the previous year.


Employment Security Commission_September 1948, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Sep 1948

Employment Security Commission_September 1948, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

Monthly Bulletin of the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico (September 1948) presents a detailed analysis of labor market conditions, agricultural labor mobilization, unemployment compensation, veterans' benefits, employment service activities, and employer coverage in New Mexico during September 1948. A featured article examines the state's cotton industry, identified as New Mexico's most important crop after livestock. The Employment Security Commission describes extensive efforts to recruit and direct workers to cotton-growing regions during an unusually early harvest season, including statewide publicity campaigns, labor recruitment drives, and the establishment of information stations to guide migrant workers to farms.


New Mexico Business: September 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Sep 1948

New Mexico Business: September 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report highlights broad increases in retail sales, banking activity, and employment, though it cautions that inflation makes some gains “more apparent than real.” As stated, “Measures of economic activity in New Mexico appear to be following the State’s motto — ‘We grow as we go.’”


Employment Security Commission_August 1948, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico Aug 1948

Employment Security Commission_August 1948, Employment Security Commission Of New Mexico

Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

Monthly Bulletin of the Employment Security Commission of New Mexico (August 1948) presents statistical and analytical information on employment conditions, unemployment compensation, veterans' benefits, and employer coverage in New Mexico during August 1948. The bulletin features a special study comparing covered employment and wages in 1940 and 1948, demonstrating substantial growth in both employment and earnings during the wartime and postwar years. The bulletin also provides detailed data on unemployment compensation and veterans' allowance payments, county-level benefit distributions, local employment office activities, claims processing, and employer coverage by county and industry. As a historical labor market publication, the report documents …


New Mexico Business: August 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Aug 1948

New Mexico Business: August 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This issue of New Mexico Business reviews economic conditions in New Mexico during mid-1948, focusing on retail sales, employment, banking activity, industrial production, construction, petroleum output, and regional business trends. It analyzes how inflation, manufacturing growth, and changing consumer activity affected business conditions across the state's counties and economic districts.


New Mexico Business: July 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Jul 1948

New Mexico Business: July 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This report reviews New Mexico's business conditions in mid-1948, highlighting retail trade, employment, banking activity, agriculture, and construction trends. It also includes studies of long-term growth in nonagricultural employment and the historical development and economic significance of metallic mining within the state.


New Mexico Business: June 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Jun 1948

New Mexico Business: June 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

This report reviews New Mexico's economic conditions during spring 1948, emphasizing retail trade, employment growth, banking activity, agriculture, and industrial production. It also contains a feature article on the development of New Mexico's petroleum industry, tracing its expansion, production trends, reserves, and significance to the state's economy.


New Mexico Business: May 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research May 1948

New Mexico Business: May 1948, University Of New Mexico Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

Historic Publications

The report analyzes uneven business conditions in early 1948, highlighting declines in March retail sales and subsistence-related trade alongside strong gains in building materials, petroleum production, and electric power output.