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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of public health emergency in New Mexico as a result of the novel coronavirus disease (also known as COVID-19). In the midst of this unprecedented public health crisis, the negative impact to the economy has caused many individuals and families to suffer severe financial difficulties. The state and private companies have taken measures to mitigate financial hardship and the state is diligently working to identify additional sources of relief and to advocate for a full measure of federal support.
COVID-19 Prevention Posters
Cloth Face-Coverings Required in public and all indoor common areas for everyone’s safety. Violators, putting our state at risk, are subject to $100 fine.
Latest Updates
NMDWS urges claimants to plan accordingly for multiple Unemployment Insurance Operations Center closures next week
(Albuquerque, NM) – All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ (NMDWS) offices, including the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center, will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The UI Operations...
$300 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation added to eligible claims starting next week
Weekly certifications to resume Sunday for PEUC and PUA claimants with an existing balance (Albuquerque, NM) – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) will start paying some unemployment benefits that are part of the Continued...
NMDWS awaits guidance from U.S. Department of Labor on implementation of CARES Act Extension
(Albuquerque, NM) – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) is currently reviewing the CARES Act unemployment extension provisions contained in H.R. 133. These provisions will bring additional unemployment compensation to over 160,000...
NMDWS Reminds Claimants to Plan Accordingly for Holiday Closures
Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims Online System Available (Albuquerque, NM) – All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ (NMDWS) offices, including the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center, will be closed on Thursday, December 24 starting at...
Virtual Town Hall End of CARES Act Unemployment Programs
(Albuquerque, NM) - All unemployment compensation programs created by the CARES Act are scheduled to expire on December 26, 2020, without further congressional action. Programs that will be affected by this expiration are Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and...
NMDWS prepares to issue payments for one-time $1,200 stimulus as CARES Act Programs are scheduled to expire for many claimants
(Albuquerque, NM) – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) will begin issuing the $1,200 one-time supplemental unemployment compensation benefit to eligible claimants during the week of December 14th. This stimulus payment will be made...
New Mexico Finance Authority opens applications for Small Business CARES Relief Grants
Applications accepted beginning Monday for $100 million in grants SANTA FE – The grant application for Small Business CARES Relief Grants for New Mexico businesses will open at noon today, Monday, December 7, and will close at noon on Friday, December 18. The grant...
NMDWS urges claimants to utilize online services for unemployment insurance; if calling in, abide by designated call days
(Albuquerque, NM) – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) continues to receive an unprecedented number of calls to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center. Claimants are urged to utilize online services whenever...
The Outdoor Recreation Division Celebrates a Full Year of Accomplishments
ORD announces many “firsts” in support of outdoor recreation in New Mexico SANTA FE, N.M. – The Economic Development Department (EDD) is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) and all of its accomplishments to date. Gov....
New Mexicans may be able to reopen their UI claim after repeated disruption to employment due to COVID-19
(Albuquerque, NM) – New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) informs individuals who had previously been on unemployment, returned to work and now may be let go from their job again or have hours reduced, may have the option to reopen their...