For Immediate Release
March 18, 2021
Contact: Stacy Johnston
Acting Public Information Officer
505.250.3926
New Mexico Workforce Connection centers reopening next week
Public access limited to appointments only, all online services remain available
(Albuquerque, NM) – New Mexico Workforce Connection centers will open again statewide the week of March 22, 2021. Physical access will be restricted to appointments only, however services will continue to be provided via phone, email, and through the New Mexico Workforce Connection Online System (www.jobs.state.nm.us).
Services offered will include:
Assistance with resumes, interview skills, and job search.
Training and Higher Education information for re-skilling or up-skilling
Limited assistance with locked Unemployment Insurance claims, including document upload and ID verification.
Procedure for in-person services:
Only those with appointments will be allowed into the building.
Detailed Instructions on how to access the building will be provided to individuals when an appointment is scheduled.
Individuals must be present at the door, maintaining safe social distancing, and ready for their name to be called.
Masks must be worn properly (covering the nose and mouth) at all times while in the building.
Computer access will be made available for individuals looking to complete job search online or for claimants who need to access their Unemployment Insurance online account. Appointments can be made by calling the New Mexico Workforce Connection Center directly. Contact numbers are available on the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) website at https://www.dws.state.nm.us/Office-Locations. An online appointment request form will be available on that same webpage next week.
“As New Mexico looks towards recovery from COVID-19, it is vital that we increase accessibility to workers for our services,” said Bill McCamley, NMDWS Secretary. “Our staff is looking forward to once again helping New Mexicans face-to-face, but we do ask everyone coming to our offices to wear a mask, socially distance, and follow all other COVID protocols so that our entire community is protected.”
A list of offices and their contact numbers is below:
Alamogordo 901 Alaska Ave, Alamogordo, NM 88310 575-437-9210
Albuquerque 501 Mountain Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-843-1900
Artesia 704 W Main St, Artesia, NM 88210 575-748-1303
Carlsbad 323 S. Halagueno, Carlsbad, NM 88220 575-887-1174
Clovis 111 N. Main St, Clovis, NM 88101 575-762-4571
Deming 322 E. Oak St, Deming, NM 88030 575-546-0192
Española 319 Paseo de Onate St, Española, NM 87532 505-753-2285
Farmington 3401 E. 30th Street, Suite 280, Farmington NM, 87401 505-566-4212
Gallup 2918 East Highway 66, Gallup, NM 87301 505-863-8181
Hobbs 204 W. Park St, Hobbs, NM 88240 575-393-5188
Las Cruces 226 S. Alameda Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88005 575-524-6250
Las Vegas 833 Grand Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701 505-425-6451
Los Lunas 428 S. Los Lentes Rd. SE, Los Lunas, NM 87031 505-212-9115
Moriarty 777 Old US Route 66, Moriarty NM, 87035 505-832-6774
Rio Rancho 4061 Ridge Rock Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-771-2160
Roswell 2110 S. Main St, Roswell, NM 88203 575-624-6040
Ruidoso 709 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-258-1730
Santa Fe 525 Camino De Los Marquez, Santa Fe, NM 87505 505-355-1758
Silver City 420 W. Broadway St, Silver City, NM 88061 575-538-3737
Socorro 109 Faulkner Rd, Socorro, NM 87801 575-835-0067
Taos 1036 Salazar Rd, Taos, NM 87571 575-758-4219
Truth or Consequences 601 Sunset St, T or C, NM 87901 575-894-1263
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