According to the county, the increase takes the minimum wage in unincorporated areas from $8.85 per hour to $9.05 per hour for employees who don’t earn tips. Officials say the change is the result of a cost of living increase.
The wage change went into effect on Jan. 1.
In southern New Mexico, Las Cruces’ minimum wage also increased at the start of the new year, going from $9.20 per hour to $10.10 per hour.