Local Hiring News June 21, 2026

This Week in Albuquerque Hiring: Chips, Film, Labs, and More

Published: June 21, 2026 | By LocalJobPage Team

Albuquerque, NM — From semiconductor cleanrooms in Rio Rancho to soundstages at Mesa del Sol, the Duke City job market had a lot going on this week. Here is everything in one place, with quick links and an upcoming hiring event you can still catch.

Six stories, several major employers, and a whole lot of ways to get hired across the 505.

An upcoming hiring event

Mark it down: the Albuquerque Virtual Job Fair runs Monday, July 27 at 11 a.m., so you can interview online with local employers from home. Free to join, no commute.

Intel doubles down

The biggest industrial story: Intel's $3.5 billion Rio Rancho expansion is driving thousands of semiconductor jobs, many of which start with a certificate and training rather than a four-year degree.

A real film industry

On the creative side, Netflix's ABQ Studios expansion is fueling hundreds of film and TV production jobs, including plenty of skilled-trades work for people who never thought of film as an option.

National-lab brain power

And the metro's tech backbone keeps hiring: Sandia National Laboratories on Kirtland lists hundreds of openings for engineers, technicians, IT, and support staff.

Healthcare across the metro

The big health systems are hiring too. Presbyterian, the state's largest private employer, and Lovelace have roles for nurses, new grads, and support staff, including paid residencies.

New flavors, new jobs

On the hospitality side, a wave of new restaurants from Sawmill to Barelas to El Vado is hiring cooks, bartenders, and counter staff, with more openings on the way this summer.

What it means for job seekers

Quick links to start your Albuquerque search:

Job seekers can create a free account for weekly Albuquerque job alerts. Employers hiring across the metro can post jobs on LocalJobPage and reach local talent first.

That is the week in Albuquerque hiring. Check back next week for the next round of openings, events, and new arrivals across the Duke City.