Garrity Insights

Favorability of major business corporations is low among New Mexico residents.  Overall, 43 percent of all residents have a favorable impression of major business corporations.

Demographically, the sector has highest favorability among residents with a high school diploma or less education as well as residents with an annual household income over $80,000 and under $20,000.

Geographically, the highest level of support for major business corporations can be found among residents living in Eastern and Northwest New Mexico.

Favorability of the small business is high among New Mexico residents.  Overall, 75 percent of all residents have a favorable impression of small business.

Demographically, small business has consistently high levels of support among New Mexico residents with annual household incomes between $40,000 and $60,000 as well as age groups of those older than 65 years.

Geographically, residents living in North Central New Mexico have the highest favorability toward small business.

New Mexico residents have a favorable impression of the church or organized religion.  Overall, 62 percent of all residents have a favorable impression of the church or organized religion.

Demographically, New Mexico residents over the age of 65 years and Hispanic residents are favorable of the church and organized religion.

Geographically, residents in living in Southwest and Eastern New Mexico have the highest favorability of the church or organized religion.

Favorability of the national laboratories is high among New Mexico residents.  Overall, 68 percent of all residents have a favorable impression of the national labs (Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque and Los Alamos National Laboratory) in New Mexico.

Favorability of state community college is good among New Mexico residents.  Overall, 68 percent of all residents have a favorable impression of community colleges.

Demographically, Hispanic residents and residents with a household income below $20,000 are favorable of community colleges.

Geographically, residents living in Northwest New Mexico are more favorable toward community colleges than those living in other regions of the State.

Favorability of state universities is strong among New Mexico residents.  Overall, 62 percent of all residents have a favorable impression of state universities.

Demographically, 67 percent of New Mexico residents identifying themselves as registered Democrat favor state universities; compared to 60 percent favorability among registered Republicans.

Geographically, residents living in the Eastern and Albuquerque Metro areas have the highest favorability toward state universities.

Favorability of the Medical System is lukewarm among New Mexico residents.  Overall, 47 percent of all residents have a favorable impression of the medical industry.

Demographically, strongest favorability of the medical industry can be found among residents over 65 years of age and have an income between $40,000 and $60,000.

Geographically, residents living in the Albuquerque area, where medical care is more prevalent in other parts of the state.

Favorability of Public Schools has slipped eight percent since 2011. Overall, 39 percent of all New Mexico residents have a favorable impression of public education.

Favorability of national banks is low among New Mexico residents.  Overall, 30 percent of all residents have a favorable impression of National Banks.

Demographically, national banks have the strongest level of support among lower household income (less than $20,000) and residents over the age of 65 years.

Geographically, national banks have pockets of favorability among New Mexico residents in the Eastern and Northwest parts of the state.

Favorability of local banks is strong among New Mexico residents.  Overall, 61 percent of all residents have a favorable impression of the local banking industry.

Demographically, local banks have strong favorability among those under the age of 34 years and over the age of 64 years.  There is also strong favorability with residents whose annual incomes are between $40,000 to $59,999.

Geographically, local banks enjoy the strongest support among residents living in Eastern New Mexico.