﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:05:50 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions - Department News</title><link>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/rss/category/1474/department-news</link><atom:link href="http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/rss/category/1474/department-news" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stacy Johnston]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[2,800 workers trained for climate, infrastructure careers]]></title><link>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/2800-workers-trained-for-climate-infrastructure-careers</link><description><![CDATA[   

       Nearly three thousand New Mexicans have been trained for infrastructure and climate-ready careers – far surpassing the statewide target of 2,000 by the end of the year.        

       ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:46:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/2800-workers-trained-for-climate-infrastructure-careers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb305d53-4155-4eab-acab-f164f7ff46a5-3141]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stacy Johnston]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Bill permanently establishing New Mexico Office of New Americans heads to governor]]></title><link>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/bill-permanently-establishing-new-mexico-office-of-new-americans-heads-to-governor</link><description><![CDATA[   

      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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:46:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/bill-permanently-establishing-new-mexico-office-of-new-americans-heads-to-governor</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb305d53-4155-4eab-acab-f164f7ff46a5-3127]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stacy Johnston]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Mexico adds 35 apprenticeship programs under Lujan Grisham, now training 2,607 workers]]></title><link>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/new-mexico-adds-35-apprenticeship-programs-under-lujan-grisham-now-training-2607-workers</link><description><![CDATA[   

      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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:03:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/new-mexico-adds-35-apprenticeship-programs-under-lujan-grisham-now-training-2607-workers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb305d53-4155-4eab-acab-f164f7ff46a5-3125]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stacy Johnston]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[State launches leadership training to address homelessness]]></title><link>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/state-launches-leadership-training-to-address-homelessness</link><description><![CDATA[   

     A new statewide leadership training series launched today as the state aims to strengthen New Mexico’s response to homelessness and housing instability.      

     The five-session series ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:19:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/state-launches-leadership-training-to-address-homelessness</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb305d53-4155-4eab-acab-f164f7ff46a5-3108]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stacy Johnston]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Mexico's Unemployment Rate Was 4.3% in December 2025]]></title><link>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/Portals/0/DM/LMI/Monthly_Employment_Release-12-2025.pdf</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:31:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/Portals/0/DM/LMI/Monthly_Employment_Release-12-2025.pdf</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb305d53-4155-4eab-acab-f164f7ff46a5-3105]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stacy Johnston]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[AmeriCorps community impact for Day of Service]]></title><link>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/americorps-community-impact-for-day-of-service</link><description><![CDATA[   

     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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:21:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/americorps-community-impact-for-day-of-service</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb305d53-4155-4eab-acab-f164f7ff46a5-3090]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stacy Johnston]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[State encourages mailing important documents early to avoid missing deadlines]]></title><link>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/state-encourages-mailing-important-documents-early-to-avoid-missing-deadlines</link><description><![CDATA[   

    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 ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:54:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/state-encourages-mailing-important-documents-early-to-avoid-missing-deadlines</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb305d53-4155-4eab-acab-f164f7ff46a5-3089]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stacy Johnston]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Unemployment Insurance Operations Center closed Monday in observance for Martin Luther King Jr. Day]]></title><link>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/unemployment-insurance-operations-center-closed-monday-in-observance-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day-7</link><description><![CDATA[   

     All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed on M onday , January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:31:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/unemployment-insurance-operations-center-closed-monday-in-observance-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day-7</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb305d53-4155-4eab-acab-f164f7ff46a5-3086]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stacy Johnston]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NMDWS to mail Unemployment Insurance claimant 1099s in January]]></title><link>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/nmdws-to-mail-unemployment-insurance-claimant-1099s-in-january-7</link><description><![CDATA[   

     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.       

     The 1099-G ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:46:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/nmdws-to-mail-unemployment-insurance-claimant-1099s-in-january-7</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb305d53-4155-4eab-acab-f164f7ff46a5-3085]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stacy Johnston]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Mexico distributes $820,000 to keep homeless residents warm]]></title><link>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/new-mexico-distributes-820000-to-keep-homeless-residents-warm</link><description><![CDATA[     The New Mexico Office of Housing has distributed more than $820,000 to shelters and service providers statewide to help people experiencing homelessness stay safe and warm this winter.      

   ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:53:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Researchers/Publications/Economic-News/new-mexico-distributes-820000-to-keep-homeless-residents-warm</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cb305d53-4155-4eab-acab-f164f7ff46a5-3084]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>