Agency
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Weekly benefit amount
between $96 and $514
Official link
Unemployment PolicyAm I Eligible?
You must be
- employers who may lay off some or all of their workforce as a result of the impact of COVID-19.
- Workers who are self-quarantined or directed to be quarantined, or who have immediate family who is quarantined.
- Workers who have their hours reduced as a result of COVID-19.
What do I need to file my claim?
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Mailing address and phone number(s) of employer(s) you worked for in last 18 months.
- The starting and ending dates of your last job (or jobs if more than one employer in last 18 months)
- If you are a non-citizen, have your alien registration number and expiration date
- If you worked during the week you are filing your claim, be sure you know the gross amount (total dollars and cents before any deductions) of your pay before filing
- Pencil and paper to write down questions and instructions
How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
File online
- Go to the official website to to register
- Access the Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System to file
File by phone
- Call 1-877-664-6984
- Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm
For more information, read the FAQs to know more about how to file for a claim in New Mexico.
