By KRWG News
New Mexico – The state of New Mexico has launched a new toll-free number and a 24-hour line to help unemployed people claim jobless benefits.
The new number, 1-877-664-6984, has service available in English and Spanish.
People seeking unemployment insurance can do their weekly certification and reset their personal identification number using the toll-free telephone number without having to call a state Department of Workforce Solutions customer service representative.
The new service has 999 incoming lines and is available 24 hours a day.
Next week, the department will begin offering an option for unemployed New Mexicans to check the status of their claim.
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