Intel Rio Rancho

Semiconductor plant · Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Illustration of Intel Rio Rancho

Overview

Intel has a large chip manufacturing site in Rio Rancho.

History

Intel opened the site in 1980 and has expanded it several times, including new advanced manufacturing in the 2020s.

Today

The plant is a major employer, and secure manufacturing sites need strict access control.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.