Investment and Innovation
Intel began operations in New Mexico in 1980, with 25 employees on a small piece of land previously used as a sod farm. More than three decades later, Intel is the largest industrial employer in the state, with approximately 3,500 employees at its campus in Rio Rancho. The site is home to Fab 11X, Intel’s largest 300mm semiconductor manufacturing facility. Intel’s capital investments in the Rio Rancho site have averaged about $1 billion per year since 1995.
Environmental Stewardship
Intel New Mexico supports environmental initiatives that improve sustainability awareness and conservation efforts in the community. For example, Intel has partnered with the City of Albuquerque and KOAT TV to host an electronic waste recycling event, and for the past six years the company has sponsored the Water Conservation / Xeriscape Conference, designed to educate community members about water conservation, efficient irrigation, and the use of native, low-water plants.
Intel in the Community
Intel, the Intel Foundation and Intel employees contribute over $4 million a year to schools, nonprofit organizations and programs in New Mexico in support of education, the environment, and quality of life.
As a partner with schools, universities, government, and nonprofit organizations in New Mexico, Intel strives to give children the education and 21st century tools they need to succeed. Company contributions include major grants to the state universities’ engineering departments and grants to public schools in support of science, technology, engineering, and math education.
New Mexico Quick Facts
- Employment: 3,500
- Annual Economic Impact to New Mexico: nearly $1 billion
- 10 Intel jobs create 26 more jobs in the community
- 2011 employee volunteer participation: 50 percent
