Bill permanently establishing New Mexico Office of New Americans heads to governor The New Mexico Legislature has sent Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham a bill permanently establishing the Office of New Americans within the Department of Workforce Solutions, cementing the state’s long-term commitment to immigrant workforce integration and economic opportunity.
New Mexico adds 35 apprenticeship programs under Lujan Grisham, now training 2,607 workers New Mexico has nearly doubled its registered apprenticeship programs since 2019, adding 35 new programs that are now training 2,607 workers in careers paying an average of $80,000 per year, state officials announced Tuesday at Apprenticeship Day at the State Capitol.
State launches leadership training to address homelessness A new statewide leadership training series launched today as the state aims to strengthen New Mexico’s response to homelessness and housing instability.
AmeriCorps community impact for Day of Service The Serve New Mexico Commission announces AmeriCorps New Mexico programs participating in the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, engaging AmeriCorps members and community volunteers in meaningful service projects throughout northern, central and southern New Mexico.
State encourages mailing important documents early to avoid missing deadlines New USPS postmark procedures could affect time-sensitive forms Following changes by the United States Postal Service (USPS) on its postmark procedures, New Mexico state agencies are encouraging people to mail important, time-sensitive documents early to avoid potential datemark delays leading to missed deadlines.
Unemployment Insurance Operations Center closed Monday in observance for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System available online All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
NMDWS to mail Unemployment Insurance claimant 1099s in January The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions will mail all IRS 1099-G forms by January 31 to individuals who received unemployment insurance benefits in 2025.