Positive claim trends for 2021
SANTA FE, NM – New Mexico Counties presented Union, Torrance, McKinley, Taos, and Bernalillo Counties with a Workers’ Compensation Safety Award during the 2022 NMC Hybrid Legislative Conference on January 20, 2022. These counties achieved a positive claim trend and the lowest frequency of workers’ compensation claims for 2021. The awards, based on the number of employees, are divided into five divisions. Each winning county received a $7,000 contribution refund.
Division 1: Union County – Has received the safety award five times
Harding County - Honorable Mention
Division 2: Torrance County – Has received the safety award six times with one honorable mention
Hidalgo County – Honorable Mention
Division 3: McKinley County – Has received the safety award eight times with one honorable mention
Rio Arriba County – Honorable mention
Division 4: Taos County – Has received the safety award three times
Luna County – Honorable Mention
Division 5: Bernalillo County – Has received the safety award four times with two honorable mentions
Sandoval County – Honorable Mention