Dexter

Local offices in Dexter

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · Regional office

  New Mexico 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for needs such as food, housing, health care, and utility bills.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayenm.org

• Local office · City office

  Town of Dexter Town Hall

  115 East 2nd St, Dexter, NM 88230

  Help here

  • Town government servicesContact the town office for local government help and information.
  • Water serviceContact the town about water service for your home.Read more
  Call 575-734-5482DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sharenm.org

• State office

  New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Dexter

  Help here

  • Driver licensingUse the state MVD location search to check driver licensing services in Dexter.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on secure.mvd.newmexico.gov

• Library · City office

  Dexter Public Library

  115 E. 2nd Street, Dexter, NM 88230

  Help here

  • Library information servicesVisit the library for public library services and information.
  Call 575-734-5482DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sharenm.org

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Dexter

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Dexter

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Dexter. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  America`s Job Center - Roswell

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  67 University Blvd, PO Box 5669, Roswell, NM 88203

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Call 575-624-6040DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center - Artesia

  24 miles away

  704 W Main, Artesia, NM 88210

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8-5

  Call 575-243-5600DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center - Carlsbad

  54 miles away

  323 S Halagueno, Carlsbad, NM 88220

  Hours: 8-5 M-F

  Call 575-616-5090DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Chaves County

Dexter is in Chaves County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Roswell Child Support Field Office

  2732 North Wilshire Boulevard, Roswell, NM 88201

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support services for Chaves and Eddy counties.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us

• Housing help · Regional office

  Eastern Regional Housing Authority

  106 E. Reed Street, Roswell, NM 88202

  Help here

  • Affordable housingResidents can ask about public housing and other affordable housing options.Apply online
  Call 575-622-0881DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on roswellhousing.org

• Human services · County office

  Chaves County Indigent Health Care Services

  1 St. Mary's Place, Suite 160, Roswell, NM 88203

  Help here

  • Indigent health care assistanceEligible county residents can get help with the cost of certain medical care.Apply online
  Call 575-624-6535DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chavescounty.gov

• Public health · State office

  Chaves County Public Health Office

  1601 S. Garden Avenue, Roswell, NM 88203

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can visit for family planning, children's medical services, vaccinations, and other public health services.
  • Women, Infants and Children (WIC)Eligible families can get nutrition support and food benefits through WIC.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 575-624-6050DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.org

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Chaves County Health Council 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get free referrals to local health and human services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayenm.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Services for older adults and caregiversOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, caregiver support, and other local services.Read more
  Call 866-699-4927Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncnmedd.com

Everything in Chaves County

New Mexico programs by kind of help

These are run by New Mexico and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026