New Mexico Unemployment Insurance

Am 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.