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@nmt.edu.
Employee Handbook (Approved 11.15.2024)
Organizational Listing of NM Tech's Employees
Rave Emergency Notification System
Flexible Work Policy
NM Tech Policy on University Flexible Work
NM Tech Agreement for Flexible Work, Hybrid, or Remote Work
NM Tech Termination of Agreement for Flexible Work
The NMPSIA Open/Switch Enrollment
OPENS on October 1, 2025, and CLOSES on October 31, 2025.
Please note there is no action required if you do not wish to make any changes. Current coverage will automatically renew for the following ear.
IMPORTANT! Employee Changes will NOT be Accepted After October 31, 2025
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 and low option, EPO Option will be discontinued effective January 1, 2026) or carriers (Blue Cross Blue Shield of NM and Presbyterian Health Plan).
Benefit Changes January 2026
Review the plan comparison documents to help you make informed decisions about your benefits for 2026.
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).
Vision Plan: Vision will be offered through Davis Vision.
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.
If the supportive documentation- Marriage Certificate (not a Marriage License), Birth Certificate or Court Order is not turned in prior to January 1, 2026, 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, 2026. Open/Switch Enrollment
Open/Switch Enrollment can be completed online. Go to Employee Login by October 31, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 575-835-5643, email me at angie.gonzales@nmt.edu or
New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority
NMPSIA Associated Carriers and Consultants
2026 NMPSIA Side by Side Comparison
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical
Add Coverage/Dependents Instructions
Switch Enrollment Instructions
Benefit Premium Rates Effective October 1, 2025
The Standard Life & LTD Insurance
Schedule A Beneficiary Designation Form
Travel Assistance and Life Services Toolkit
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@nmt.edu |
| Angie Gonzales | Associate Director of Human Resources | 575-835-5643 | Human Resources | Brown Hall RM 118B | Angie.Gonzales@nmt.edu |
| Jessica Dennis | Human Resources Coordinator | 575-835-5370 | Human Resources | Brown Hall RM 118C | jessica.dennis@nmt.edu |
| Laurel Armijo | Human Resources Specialist | 575-835-6935 | Human Resources | Brown Hall RM 118F | laurel.armijo@nmt.edu |
| Karla Montoya | Human Resources Technician | 575-835-5206/ 575-835-6962 | Human Resources | Brown Hall RM 118 | karla.montoya@nmt.edu |
801 Leroy Place Brown Hall Room 118
Phone Number: (575) 835-5206
Fax Number: (575) 835-5337