New Mexico Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Weapon System, New Mexico (Socorro), 2010
Using Place of Performance Data -- Sorted by Weapon System
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. This report shows how "National Average" defense budget reductions of at least 9% and 18% could affect New Mexico, using actual 2010 New Mexico data.
- 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 | City | Contract Year | Weapon System | $ Amount | Reduction
by 9.0% | Reduction
by 18.0% | | New Mexico | Socorro | 2010 | MDA Support | $199,396 | -$17,946 | -$35,891 |
| New Mexico | Socorro | 2010 | Not Discernable | $2,267,569 | -$204,081 | -$408,162 |
TOTAL | | | | $2,466,965 | -$222,027 | -$444,053 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-PoP) February 20, 2012 14:07:21 www.forthecommondefense.org