All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closing at noon, 12:00 p.m., on Friday, October 10 for seasonal observance and closed on Monday, October 13, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
Be Pro Be Proud New Mexico will feature its mobile workshop at the Heavy Equipment Rodeo, hosted by the Associated General Contractors of New Mexico and the Construction Industry Education Foundation, at Expo New Mexico on Friday, Oct. 3, giving students a hands-on opportunity to explore skilled trades through simulators and interactive activities.
Federal employees in New Mexico who are furloughed or laid off during a government shutdown may apply for Unemployment Insurance starting the first day, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) urges those employees to prepare by gathering necessary documents in advance.
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has launched a new online Claim Status Bar to help unemployment insurance claimants easily track their claims and understand next steps.
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in August 2025, down from 4.2 percent in July and down from 4.3 percent in the previous year. The national unemployment rate in August was 4.3 percent, up from 4.2 percent in July and up from 4.2 percent in August 2024. Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 12,100 jobs, or 1.4 percent, between August 2024 and August 2025.
Lincoln and Doña Ana County residents affected by the June 23, 2025 storms, flooding and landslides may now apply for federal disaster unemployment assistance after the application deadline was extended to October 15, 2025.
New Mexico joins other states in celebrating workforce development
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has proclaimed September 2025 Workforce Development Month in New Mexico, underscoring the state’s commitment to ensuring well-compensated and meaningful work and calling on workforce leaders to prioritize preparation for high-demand industries and occupations.
Funding part of statewide push to expand attainable housing, reduce homelessness
Las Cruces and Doña Ana County will receive $11 million for housing initiatives as part of a $120 million statewide investment announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.