Unemployment and Taxes

IRS and State Tax Information

All TRD district offices are currently open on an appointment-only basis as part of the State’s efforts to limit in-person contact in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Appointments at district offices can be made through the following numbers:
  • Santa Fe District: 505-827-0920
  • Albuquerque District: 505-841-6262
  • Roswell District: 575-627-2900
  • Las Cruces District: 575-528-6140
  • Farmington District: 505-599-9701
Compliance Bureau: QRU – 505-470-3462 

Unemployment Resources

I lost my job. What do I do now?
You may be eligible for unemployment compensation if the situations described below apply to you:
  • Workers who have had their hours reduced or lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19.
  • Workers who are self-isolated or directed to be isolated or who have immediate family who is isolated.
For more information, click here.
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is waiving the work search requirements for any of the above impacted workers for up to four weeks. To start looking for another job, register as a job seeker at www.jobs.state.nm.us or at your local New Mexico. Workforce Connection Center. Creating an account and registering in the New Mexico Workforce Connection system is required within 14 days of your initial claim for Unemployment Insurance benefits.
  • If you are unemployed/underemployed and need assistance route to Department of Workforce Solutions Call Center = 1-877-664-6984
  • If you are a small business/employer and need assistance route to Economic Development Department for Small Business = 1-505-827-0300
Health Insurance 
Applying for service such as

  •  Medical Assistance(Medicaid)
  •  Food Assistance(SNAP)
  •  Cash Assistance(TANF)
  •  Energy Assistance(LIHEAP)

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