Communications

Inclement Weather Notice

Due to inclement weather and poor road conditions across the state, the following WCA offices are operating with delays or closures for today, November 8th, 2024:

Santa Fe: Closed
Las Vegas: Closed

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Upcoming Holiday Closure- No Lump Sum Friday

All New Mexico WCA offices will be closed on Monday, November 11th, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no Lump Sum docket on Friday, November 15th due to this closure.

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Public Comment for Judge Fuller's Reappointment

The Director of the Workers’ Compensation Administration (WCA), Robert E. Doucette, Jr., is considering the reappointment of Judge Ned Fuller to a five-year term pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 52-5-2 (2004). Judge Fuller’s one-year term expires on February 17, 2025. Anyone wishing to submit written public comments concerning Judge Fuller’s performance may do so until 5 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2024. 

Public comments may be addressed to WCA Director Robert E. Doucette, Jr., c/o Office of General Counsel, P.O. Box 27198, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125-7198; emailed to Rinda.Dewhirst@wca.nm.gov, or faxed to (505) 841-6813.

All public comments will remain confidential and will not be provided to the candidates, or if they are shared, any identifying information will be redacted to protect the identity of the commentator.

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No Lump-Sum Hearings on Holiday Weeks

There will be no lump-sum hearings held on holiday weeks. In 2024, there will be no lump-sum hearings on the following dates:

Friday, January 5
Friday, January 19
Friday, May 31
Friday, September 6
Friday, October 18
Friday, November 15
Friday, November 29
Friday, December 27

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NMWCA Updates

Want current on workers' compensation for New Mexico? Interested in upcoming agency events, legislative changes, and rule revisions? If so, subscribe to our external newsletter today.  The Quarterly Bulletin contains the latest news, update, and event notices, and provides in-depth articles on workers' compensation in New Mexico. Find it in Publications.

To be notified of announcements and updates, email Nicole.Bazanno@wca.nm.gov and request to be put on the notification list.

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Public Information Office Communication

For questions on news, announcements, or the Advisory Council, contact the Public Information Office at (505)841-6007 or email WCA-PIO@wca.nm.gov.  

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New Rules

The Rules are reviewed annually. See the latest.  

Fee Schedule

The medical fee schedule is revised each year pursuant to statute. Proposed revisions are typically posted for review and public comment each fall, and the final version published in early December.  Find the current fee schedule.   

Coverage for AG Workers

Employers are required to provide workers' compensation coverage for agricultural workers. Find out more.

IPRA Request

For those with an Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) request, contact IPRA Request at (505)841-6869.

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