Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Intel in Rio Rancho is receiving half a billion dollars from the federal government for a massive expansion. The $500 million coming from the CHIPS & Science Act, is expected to bring advanced technology, upgraded facilities, and more jobs to metro area. plant. Intel announcing the investment will add 700 manufacturing jobs, bringing the facility’s total capacity to 1,800 jobs and 2,500 construction jobs