New Mexico's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 6.8 percent in September, increasing from 6.7 percent in August despite adding jobs over the year.
By comparison, the state's unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in September 2014.
State officials said Tuesday that the 7,600-job increase was the state's 37th consecutive month of over-the-year growth of employment.
The state Department of Workforce Solutions said eight economic sectors added jobs last month and five reported losses.
Employment growth in education and health services continued to exceed that of all other industries in September.
Leisure and hospitality was the fastest growing industry over the year, adding 2,500 jobs.
Mining lost 1,100 jobs in September while retail trade shed 700 jobs and construction lost 300 jobs.
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