FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nora Meyers Sackett
Press Secretary, Office of the Governor
nora.sackett@state.nm.us
505-690-7313
Oct. 30, 2019
Reminder: Governor’s Cabinet coming to Roswell on Saturday
Residents can apply for services, get direct state government assistance
SANTA FE – Sixteen state agencies will bring forms, fliers and answers to Roswell on Saturday, Nov. 2, to help southeastern New Mexico residents resolve problems ranging from child care to job placement to driver licenses.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, cabinet secretaries and constituent services personnel will meet with constituents at the second Governor’s Cabinet in Your Community event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Physical Education Center Gymnasium at Eastern New Mexico University, 52B University Blvd.
This is the second Cabinet in Your Community event. The first was in Albuquerque on Aug. 10. More will be held in other parts of the state to make it easier for New Mexicans to learn about and access state government services.
Constituents can use the event to meet state government officials, learn about available services and get help initiating and resolving cases.
In most cases, a valid form of identification is required to initiate services. Additional documentation could be required for specific services, as listed below.
Aging and Long-Term Services Department
Representatives will be on hand to answer questions and receive reports on consumer and elder rights and the long-term care ombudsman program.
Department of Agriculture
This agency will have information on agricultural issues specific to the Roswell area, including the pecan weevil quarantine, the Agricultural Workforce Development Private Project, the Healthy Soils Program, hemp licenses, and domestic and international marketing opportunities for agricultural products.
Children, Youth and Families Department
Representatives of the Children, Youth and Families Department can help you sign up for child care assistance. Agency personnel also will conduct referrals for individuals interested in services including home visits, prekindergarten, early intervention and Head Start. Personnel from Protective Services will be on hand to discuss adoption and fostering.
Economic Development Department
Representatives from the Economic Development Department can provide information on business expansion and training programs and describe economic development incentives. They can also tell you how to become a vendor or an extra in a film or television production.
Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
This agency runs New Mexico’s 34 state parks and supervises extraction of timber, energy and minerals, so come with questions or concerns about those areas.
Environment Department
A representative from the Food Program will provide guidance to public food establishments on permitting, inspections and safe food handling and preparation techniques, as well as answer consumer questions about the program. This is also an opportunity for those considering starting a food business (including food trucks) to get more information on what is required.
A representative from the New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau will provide general workplace safety information, including worker and employer rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The representative will also be available to answer technical questions and provide guidance on requesting free and confidential business assistance through the bureau.
Department of Finance and Administration
Representatives of Finance and Administration will be on hand to demonstrate the new capital outlay dashboard, an online tool that lets anyone track and analyze infrastructure projects. The dashboard shows funding information and status updates about capital projects across the state, with data going back to 2016. They’ll also be able to answer tax questions from local government officials.
Department of Health
Get flu shots and immunizations at the Health Department’s mobile unit, and apply for vital records like birth or death certificates. For the latter, bring $10 in cash, check or money order to cover the application cost.
Higher Education Department
Representatives of the Higher Education Department will be available to answer questions about financial aid resources for students, including grants, scholarships and loans-for-service programs; residency for tuition purposes; and to provide general information about New Mexico’s public colleges and universities.
Human Services Department
Find out if you are eligible for income support, nutrition and health programs, then get help enrolling. Bring documentation of last four weeks of pay if you receive any kind of income; identification; proof of citizenship or immigration status. Disabled or elderly applicants should bring proof of out-of-pocket medical expenses. If you are unable to obtain any of the above, an Income Support Division worker can assist at time of interview.
Have an issue with child support? Bring an existing case number, date of birth and a form of identification. No case number? To apply for services, bring the following: the names of all parties involved (custodial parent, non-custodial parent, children); the addresses of all parties involved; dates of birth for all parties involved; Social Security numbers of all parties involved; marriage and divorce dates; a court order, if one already exists; and a form of identification for the applicant.
State Personnel Office
Representatives of the State Personnel Office can tell you more about working for state government and help you apply for openings or check the status of an application. For the latter service, participants are asked to bring the Job Opening ID or position number.
Department of Regulation and Licensing
Representatives of the Construction Industries division will be on hand to answer questions about obtaining construction and electrical permits.
Taxation and Revenue Department
Apply for the new Standard Driver’s License at the Motor Vehicle Division Mobile Unit. To obtain a Standard License, please see this link for required documentation. Information about registration renewals can be found here and information about registering a new or used vehicle for the first time can be found here.
Representatives from the Taxation and Revenue Department also will be available to conduct Unclaimed Property searches and help you file a claim.
Department of Veterans Services
Representatives will answer questions about Veterans Administration or state veterans benefits and help veterans file for benefits and lost or misplaced forms.
Workers’ Compensation Administration
The Roswell field office manager will be available to answer questions from workers about on-the-job injuries and from employers about compliance. They will also provide information on the Early Return to Work initiative, which educates workers and employers on the benefits of returning injured workers to the job as soon as possible.
Department of Workforce Solutions
This agency will provide computer access for job searches via the Mobile Workforce Unit, and employment representatives will be on hand to talk about resumes, job hunting workshops and current career opportunities in the Roswell community as well as talking to veterans about their priority of service. Unemployment insurance customer service agents will be on call.
