Employment

New Mexico Sees Highest Job Numbers In State History

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STATE News:

New Mexico’s economy delivered exceptionally strong job growth in May and, along with falling unemployment levels, the state is now seeing the highest number of jobs in its history.

New Mexico added 20,900 jobs over the year in May 2023, according to Department of Workforce Solutions, Economic Research & Analysis Bureau data released today. The increase brings the total number of jobs in New Mexico to 869,400, the highest ever, and follows four strong months of gains. New Mexico’s unemployment rate is currently 3.5 percent, below the national average.

“The robust job growth Read More

New Mexico Unemployment Rate 3.5% In May 2023

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NMDWS News:

New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5 percent in May, unchanged from the rate in April and down from 4.1 percent in the previous year.

The national unemployment rate in May was 3.7 percent, up from 3.4 percent in April and up from 3.6  percent in May 2022.  

Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 20,900 jobs, or 2.5 percent, between May 2022 and May 2023. The majority of  gains came from the private sector, which was up 16,200 jobs, or 2.4 percent. The public sector was up 4,700 jobs, or 2.6 percent. The  majority of private sector gains were in the private Read More

NMDWS Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication To Enhance Website Login Protection For Employment And Unemployment Services

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for individuals logging in to the New Mexico Workforce Connection Online System (https://www.jobs.state.nm.us); a portal to both employment services and the Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System.

MFA will provide an additional layer of security for a layered defense to mitigate against unauthorized access of Department of Workforce Solutions online services.  

Whether an individual is a new or returning user, the first time they log in to https://www.jobs.state.nm.us Read More

New Mexico Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Monday In Observance Of Juneteenth National Independence Day

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.  

The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume at 7 a.m., Tuesday, June 20. The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center are 7 a.m. to 4:30 Read More

Governor Appoints Peter Mantos To Head Special IT Projects

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Peter Mantos

From the Office of the Governor: 

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced a change in leadership at the Department of Information Technology (DoIT).

Peter Mantos will transition from his position as state CIO and Cabinet Secretary designate to a new role overseeing important IT-related special projects for Governor-led initiatives.

“I am grateful for the new opportunity to continue to work in the Governor’s office and help her fulfil her promises to New Mexicans,” Mantos said. “I appreciate the time and dedication of the DoIT employees over the past year, and I am Read More

FSN Hires Dr. Mitsi Pair Willard As New Executive Director

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Dr. Mitsi Pair Willard

FSN News:

Family Strengths Network (FSN) announced today that it has hired Dr. Mitsi Pair Willard to fill the vacancy of executive director left by Carie Fanning who retires June 30.

Willard received her MA and PhD in Foreign Language Education from the University of Texas – Austin. She has worn many hats in her professional life. These include teaching (Spanish and Reading to kids ages 3 to 8th grade, and Secondary Education at the college level), other educational roles, coaching basketball, and directing children’s programs at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Read More

JEC Chairman Martin Heinrich On May Jobs Report 

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Senator Martin Heinrich

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 339,000 in May and the unemployment rate rose to 3.7%.

The unemployment rate was 5.6% for Black workers, 4.0% for Hispanic workers, 3.3% for white workers, 2.9% for Asian workers, and 5.1% (not seasonally adjusted) for American Indian and Alaska Native workers.    

“Today’s job numbers demonstrate the resilience and Read More

Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Monday

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.

The department urges claimants to plan accordingly.

The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (https://www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume at 7 a.m., Tuesday, May 30. The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance Operations Read More