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New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions reports unofficial numbers for current Unemployment Insurance initial claims

Unemployment Insurance initial claims for April 10 through April 16

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) released unofficial numbers for new Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims filed for Friday, April 10 to Thursday, April 16, 2020.

  • 13,898 - Total number of new claims processed for the week. Not all claimants will qualify for UI benefits.
  • 79,049 - Number of weekly certifications for the same timeframe mentioned above. These include people receiving benefits and others who are in the system and awaiting determination.
  • $420 million – Current trust fund balance.

State Auditor Colón Warns Vulnerable New Mexicans About Unemployment Insurance Scams

Auditor Colón and NM Department of Workforce Solutions Urges New Mexicans to be Aware of Fraudsters Targeting Vulnerable, Non-English Speaking Communities

Auditor Colón, through the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS), urge New Mexicans to be aware of fraudsters seeking to exploit COVID-19 by taking advantage of vulnerable New Mexicans, particularly non-English speakers in the Refugee and Vietnamese communities, but can also impact Hispanic, and Native American communities.

New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions reports unofficial numbers for current Unemployment Insurance initial claims

Unemployment Insurance initial claims for April 3 through April 9

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) released unofficial numbers for new Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims filed for Friday, April 3 to Thursday, April 9, 2020.

  • 20,085 - Total number of new claims processed for the week. Not all claimants will qualify for UI benefits.
  • 62,136 - Number of weekly certifications for the same timeframe mentioned above. These include people receiving benefits and others who are in the system and awaiting determination.
  • $442 million – Current trust fund balance.

NMDWS offers a one-time $750 stimulus payment to self-employed New Mexicans

Available to the first 2,000 applicants that qualify

Starting at 2:00pm today, Wednesday, April 8, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) will be offering one-time grants in the amount of $750 each to self-employed individuals affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Self-Employed Stimulus Payment (SESP) will be available to the first 2,000 applicants that qualify. This opportunity is funded by $1.5 million from the Rapid Response Layoff Aversion program under the directive of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

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