
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions released unofficial numbers showing new claims processed for the week, noting that not all claimants will qualify for unemployment insurance benefits.
The initial new claims filed in Luna County for the week ending April 4th totaled 258. The previous week’s new claims were 173, and 74 new claims were filed the week ending March 21st.
Individuals are required to certify every week after they apply for benefits, including the weeks before they receive their first benefit payment.
The department encourages those who are able to complete their weekly certification online at www.jobs.state.nm.us or they may call 1-877-664-6984, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
A video on how to file weekly certifications has been published on the Department of Workforce Solutions’ official YouTube channel: www.YouTube.com/NMDWS.