Special Report
Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico laying groundwork for greater internet connectivity
While the digital divide is wide in poor and more isolated areas of Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico, concerted efforts are taking shape across the region to close it.
August 23, 2023
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
The annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) from the Department of Energy shows solar dominated electricity generation employment in 2022 and petroleum lead fuels employment.
August 16, 2023
Economic Indicators
Southern New Mexico Economic Indicators
The Las Cruces economy grew moderately in the second quarter. Total nonfarm employment increased, but unemployment edged up.
August 10, 2023
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Energy Indicators
Oil and gas executives expect West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil to end the year as high as $80 a barrel. Employment growth in the oil and gas sector is increasing at a slower rate compared with last year’s period of heightened energy prices, but it is still at robust levels.
July 13, 2023
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Energy Indicators
Oil prices were affected little by Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut 1 million barrels a day (mb/d) in July. Crude and other liquids inventories in developed nations have been declining over the past year but are expected to rise through the end of 2024.
June 16, 2023
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Energy Indicators
In a surprise move at the beginning of the month, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) announced a voluntary reduction in production quotas of nearly 1.7 million barrels per day (mb/d).
May 25, 2023
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
In a surprise move at the beginning of the month, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) announced a voluntary reduction in production quotas of nearly 1.7 million barrels per day (mb/d).
May 17, 2023
Economic Indicators
Southern New Mexico Economic Indicators
Southern New Mexico’s economy slowed on many fronts during the fourth quarter. Employment, home listings, cross-border trade and the rig count dropped. However, unemployment continued to decline.
May 15, 2023
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
In a surprise move at the beginning of the month, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) announced a voluntary reduction in production quotas of nearly 1.7 million barrels per day (mb/d).
April 26, 2023
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
The prices of many global energy products have come down since the start of the year. Global refined crude throughput has increased in the past year and is expected to continue to rise.
April 12, 2023