New Mexico bets big on emerging quantum computing industry
By Jonathan Fjeld
Published on March 12, 2026.
New Mexico is investing in the emerging quantum computing industry, which experts believe could significantly upgrade the state's economy. The state is leading the pack in quantum computing, with Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs leading the technological advancements. New Mexico lawmakers have approved over $100 million in incentives to bring more quantum companies to New Mexico. The University of New Mexico’s Quantum Institute is considered one of the most highly regarded research programs in the U.S. Experts predict that quantum computing will become a $1 trillion industry by 2035. The industry could create hundreds of jobs, potentially increasing to thousands of in the near future.
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