New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions will no longer accept Prepaid Debit Card accounts as a direct deposit payment option for Unemployment Insurance benefits. Only verified checking and saving accounts from FDIC financial institutions will be accepted.
The last payable week for all federal extensions, referred to as Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefits or tiers, ended December 28, 2013. Unless Congress passes another law, no federal extended benefits can be paid for any weeks that you are unemployed following the week ending date of December 28, 2013, even if there is a balance on your federal extension claim. Any Congressional action or updates about federal extensions will be posted on our website.
(Albuquerque) - All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed in observance of Christmas on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 and New Year’s on Wednesday, January 1, 2014.
Online System and Automated Toll-Free Phone Options Available
(Albuquerque) - All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center, will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28-29, 2013 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Online System and Automated Toll-Free Phone Options Available
(Albuquerque) - All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center, will be closed Monday, November 11, 2013 in observance of Veterans Day.
Online System and Automated Toll-Free Phone Options Available
(Albuquerque) - All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center, will be closed Monday, October 14, 2013 in observance of Columbus Day.
Unemployment Insurance Initial Claims Can Be Filed Via Online System or By Telephone
(Albuquerque) - Federal employees who are laid off, including those furloughed during the temporary shutdown of the federal government, can file for unemployment benefits through the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS).
Online System will be available from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday-Friday
(Albuquerque) – All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center, will be closed Monday, September 2, 2013 in observance of Labor Day. The department urges claimants to plan accordingly.