Albuquerque, New Mexico has been hit much more lightly than most areas in the recent economic downturn. The Albuquerque real estate market, while significantly slower than it has been in the past, has seen only a very slight drop in average prices, and some areas around Albuquerque have even had slight increase in price. Part of the reason is probably that both our unemployment rate and our foreclosure rate remain much lower than in most areas.

In fact, Albuquerque is a pretty good place to find a job these days.

1. Hewlett Packard has been hiring for its new Rio Rancho plant. Click for the complete job postings.
2. The Gobs of Jobs Career Fair will be held in Albuquerque on May 19th at the Marriott Pyramid. Jobs will be available in high-tech, health care, financial, law enforcement, aerospace, and state and local govenrment. Companies looking to hire at the fair include Sprint, Verizon, the Hyatt Regency, UNM, Sandia Resort & Casino, New York Life, National American University, Heritage Home Health Care,  and many more.
3. The 3rd annual Federal Career Expo will be held at the UNM Manufacturing & Technology Center on Wednesday, May 20th. Workshops will be held on applying for a federal position, and representativees from several dozen federal agencies will be on hand.

So, if you're out of a job and willing to relocate, come spend some time in Albuquerque, New Mexico! It's a great place to llive, work, or just visit. Not convinced? Make a little Virtual Tour of Albuquerque, and see what you think! Albuquerque's home prices are still fairly reasonable, too. Take a quick look at Albuquerque homes for sale before you come, and see what you'll be able to afford if you accept one of the great jobs listed above!