Economic Impact Handout

See here how energy advances New Mexico.

New Mexico is 4th in the nation in terms of proven natural gas reserves.
New Mexico’s natural gas and oil industry directly generates over $3.425 billion toward our state’s gross domestic product.
The industry provided nearly $534 million in 2011 for essential state services like schools, road repair and public works.
For every $1.00 generated in natural gas and oil production, an additional $0.67 of economic activity within the state is observed.
Nearly 30,000 New Mexico jobs depend on the natural gas and oil industry.
Each industry job generates 1.96 additional jobs in New Mexico.
New Mexico’s natural gas and oil industry provides more than 18% of the state’s funding.