Dave SimonIntel said most of the employees affected by the layoffs will be notified in the next 60 days, while some of the cuts may happen through mid-2017.
Intel is the largest computer chipmaker in the world but has failed to replicate that success across mobile devices that have now replaced traditional desktops and laptops.
Dave Simon, candidate for State Senate Dist. 10 (which includes portions of Rio Rancho and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque), issued the following statement in response to Tuesday’s announcement:
“Democrats and Republicans must come together to stop the continued job losses in New Mexico and get our economy moving again. We need to do everything possible to encourage Intel to stay in Rio Rancho, and we should establish a Blue Ribbon Economic Development Commission to develop a response strategy in the event of severe layoffs. Then, without question, we must make the 2017 session of the Legislature the ‘Jobs Session.’”
For more information on Simon, visit www.DaveSimonForNM.com.