LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Los Alamos National Laboratory has released its annual report on how it has impacted the state, economically. The director of community partnerships Kathy Keith, says the lab spent more than $1 billion on local businesses over the last year and they now have over 16,000 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the state.
“The laboratory paid $138 million in gross receipts tax to the state of New Mexico. These taxes go toward vital services in the state like supporting healthcare, education, and infrastructure,” says Keith.
One of the labs biggest initiatives is the New Mexico Small Business Assistance Program where they connect businesses with experts and technology. Over the last year, they worked on 182 projects with New Mexico small businesses.