CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for landscaping services in New Mexico
405 landscaping services operated in New Mexico in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 405CBP 2023
- Employees
- 3,200mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 19.0U.S. 34.7
- State rank
- 44th of 51by count
Landscaping services in New Mexico by the numbers
The Census Bureau counted 405 landscaping services in New Mexico in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 561730). They employed 3,200 people in mid-March and reported $132.6 million in annual payroll. That is the 44th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Landscaping services make up 0.90% of the 44,861 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) New Mexico has 19.0 landscaping services, 45.2% below the national rate of 34.7. The average establishment has 7.9 employees against 6.8 nationally. Payroll per employee is $41,433, 19.2% below the U.S. figure of $51,286.
| Measure | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 405 | 117,969 |
| Mid-March employees | 3,200 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $132,587,000 | $41,177,464,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 7.9 | 6.8 |
| Payroll per employee | $41,433 | $51,286 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 19.0 | 34.7 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
New Mexico's largest markets for landscaping services
Census published landscaping company counts for 13 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of New Mexico. The largest is Albuquerque, NM, with 161 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 98% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 161 | 1,830 | 17.4 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 78 | 604 | 49.4 |
| Las Cruces, NM | 46 | 347 | 20.1 |
| Taos, NM | 19 | 42 | 55.1 |
| Farmington, NM | 18 | 54 | 14.9 |
| Clovis, NM | 16 | — | 24.3 |
| Ruidoso, NM | 13 | 67 | 64.9 |
| Carlsbad, NM | 11 | — | 17.9 |
| Roswell, NM | 8 | 41 | 12.6 |
| Hobbs, NM | 7 | 31 | 9.3 |
| Alamogordo, NM | 7 | 27 | 10.0 |
| Los Alamos, NM | 6 | 26 | 30.5 |
| Las Vegas, NM | 5 | 5 | 16.4 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at landscaping services in New Mexico
64.2% of New Mexico's landscaping services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 70.6% nationally. 80.6% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 258 | 64.2% | 70.6% |
| 5–9 employees | 66 | 16.4% | 14.4% |
| 10–19 employees | 45 | 11.2% | 8.0% |
| 20–49 employees | 28 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| 50 or more employees | 5 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Calls a landscaping company in New Mexico has to catch
Landscapers are outdoors all day and take calls about new service, schedule changes and seasonal work. A missed call in spring can be a lost season-long customer. That holds for landscaping services in New Mexico as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to landscaping services in New Mexico:
- The company calls customers about a rain delay.
- A homeowner calls for weekly mowing service.
- A property manager calls about a commercial contract.
What landscaping services text about
Landscapers text service-day reminders and weather delays.
Texting from a local number in New Mexico requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for an 8-person landscaping company
Landscaping services in New Mexico average 7.9 employees, so the comparison uses an 8-person team. Priced per seat, 8 users would run $240.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $199.60 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $159.00 a month for 8 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $972 less than RingCentral for a landscaping company in New Mexico of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $159.00 | $1,908.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $152.00 | $1,824.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $184.00 | $2,208.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $199.60 | $2,395.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $216.00 | $2,592.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $240.00 | $2,880.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in New Mexico
New Mexico has 2 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a landscaping company can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 684 | Mountain | 1947 | none |
| 575 | 521 | Mountain | 2007 | none |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for landscaping services in New Mexico
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in New Mexico is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many landscaping services are in New Mexico?
405 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 3,200 people in mid-March.
Which New Mexico metro area has the most landscaping services?
Albuquerque, NM, with 161 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost an 8-person landscaping company?
$240.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $199.60 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $159.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a New Mexico number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.