New Mexico approved and funded for Lost Wages Assistance Program New Mexico was the first state in the country to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Lost Wages Assistance (LWA). The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has received approval and grant funding from FEMA for the program that was authorized through an August 8th Presidential Memorandum.
Virtual Town Hall – Housing Assistance and Sheltering Response Services The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) is hosting a series of virtual town hall discussions, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 session is focusing on rent and housing assistance for individuals impacted by COVID-19.