Human Resources
Human Resources Office
As a member of the Tech community, you will be working with hundreds of others to ensure that Tech remains a center of excellence in teaching and research. New Mexico Tech is a dynamic, growing research university. We house programs on our main campus in Socorro, N.M., and in some other locations around the state. As one of the leading academic and research institutions, Tech is committed to attracting and retaining top quality faculty and staff.
NMT Employment
New Mexico Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
NMT Employee Benefits
The Human Resources Department leads the University’s effort to recruit, develop and maintain a workforce that meets the needs of this dynamic academic institution. The Human Resources Department also administers the University’s benefits plans. Information regarding your benefits, contact Angie Gonzales at 575-835-5643 or e-mail angie.gonzales@focfm.com.
Organizational Listing of NM Tech's Employees
Rave Emergency Notification System
Flexible Work Policy
Policy on University Flexible Work
NM Tech Agreement for Flexible Work, Hybrid, or Remote Work
NM Tech Termination of Agreement for Flexible Work
2025 Open/Switch Enrollment
The NMPSIA Open/Switch Enrollment period for enrolling or making changes
OPENS on October 1, 2024, and CLOSES on November 1, 2024.
Please note there is no action required if you do not wish to make any changes. Current coverage will automatically renew for the following year.
IMPORTANT! Employee Changes will NOT be Accepted After Nov 1, 2024
NEW MEXICO TECH ID 108-Open Enrollment allows regular and temporary full-time employees the opportunity to add medical, dental and vision and/or add eligible dependents to these benefits. This is not the time for adding LTD or Additional Life (allowed only via Evidence of Insurability at any time during the year).
Medical: Employees who are currently enrolled in NMPSIA medical coverage can switch medical plan options (high option/low option, EPO Option) or carriers (Blue Cross Blue Shield of NM and Presbyterian Health Plan).
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Presentation
- Presbyterian Medical Presentation
- Surgery Plus Presentation
Prescription Plan: Prescriptions will be offered through CVS Caremark. You are NOT limited to CVS pharmacies.
Dental: Employees who are currently enrolled in NMPSIA dental coverage can switch dental plan options (high option/low option).
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Dental is a new carrier option along with Delta Dental and United Concordia.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Presentation
- Delta Dental Presentation
- United Concordia Dental Presentation
Vision Plan: Vision will be offered through Davis Vision. Benefits now include Frames every 12 months instead of every 24 months. Frame allowance is now $150 and $200 and Visionworks.
Please remember that there is a two-year minimum enrollment requirement for Davis Vision. Cancellation of vision coverage is allowed only when all family members have been enrolled for 2 or more years.
Click Below:
2024-2025 Medical Plan Comparison Chart
Add Coverage/Dependents Instructions
Switch Enrollment Instructions
If the supportive documentation- Marriage Certificate (not a Marriage License), Birth Certificate or Court Order is not turned in prior to January 1, 2025, the effective date of coverage for these dependents will be delayed as follows; effective the first of the month following the day your employee turns in the required documentation within 61 days from January 1, 2025.
Open/Switch Enrollment can be completed online. Go to Employee Login by November 1, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 575-835-5643, email me at angie.gonzales@focfm.com or come by the Human Resources Department.
New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority
NMPSIA Associated Carriers and Consultants
2024-2025 Medical Plan Comparison Chart
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
Add Coverage/Dependents Instructions
Switch Enrollment Instructions
Enrollment/Change Form 7-1-2024 through 12-31-2024 ONLY
1-1-2025 Enrollment/Change Form
The Standard Life & LTD Insurance
Schedule A Beneficiary Designation Form
Aflac Cancer Protection Assurance
Aflac Choice Hospital Confinement
Aflac Critical Care Protection
Tax Shelter Annuities
403(b) and 457(b) Salary Reduction Agreement
Human Resources Staff
| NAME | TITLE | PHONE | DEPARTMENT | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joann Salome | Director of Human Resources | 575-835-5955 | Human Resources | Brown Hall RM 118D | JoAnn.Salome@focfm.com |
| Angie Gonzales | Associate Director of Human Resources | 575-835-5643 | Human Resources | Brown Hall RM 118B | Angie.Gonzales@focfm.com |
| Jessica Dennis | Human Resources Coordinator | 575-835-5370 | Human Resources | Brown Hall RM 118C | jessica.dennis@focfm.com |
| Laurel Armijo | Human Resources Specialist | 575-835-6935 | Human Resources | Brown Hall RM 118F | laurel.armijo@focfm.com |
| Karla Montoya | Human Resources Technician | 575-835-5206/ 575-835-6962 | Human Resources | Brown Hall RM 118 | karla.montoya@focfm.com |
801 Leroy Place Brown Hall Room 118
Phone Number: (575) 835-5206
Fax Number: (575) 835-5337