New Mexico Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Ethnic Group, New Mexico, 2009
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Ethnic Group
New Mexico Summary Report
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- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit New Mexico counties, cities and industries.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | Ethnic Group | Contract Count | $ Amount | New Mexico | 2009 | -- | 1,409 | $936,679,358 |
New Mexico | 2009 | Asian-Indian American | 32 | $50,712,416 |
New Mexico | 2009 | Asian-Pacific American | 39 | $19,674,073 |
New Mexico | 2009 | Black American | 20 | $1,840,734 |
New Mexico | 2009 | Hispanic American | 566 | $212,042,747 |
New Mexico | 2009 | Native American | 37 | $55,611,657 |
New Mexico | 2009 | Subcontinent Asian American Owned Business | 42 | $194,627 |
TOTAL | | | 2,145 | $1,276,755,612 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:06:00 www.forthecommondefense.org