Jal

Local offices in Jal

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

• Local office · City office

  Jal City Hall

  710 W. Wyoming, Jal, NM 88252

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingVisit or call City Hall for city services and questions about utility bills.
  Call 575-395-3340DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofjal.us

• Older adults · City office

  Jal Senior Center

  222 S. 2nd St., Jal, NM 88252

  Help here

  • Meals and senior activitiesOlder residents can come for weekday meals, activities, and rides to appointments and errands.
  Call 575-395-2245DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofjal.us

• State office

  New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Jal

  710 W. Wyoming, Jal, NM 88252

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the Jal office for driver license and other motor vehicle services.
  Call 575-395-3340DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Woolworth Community Library

  3rd and Utah St., Jal, NM 88252

  Help here

  • Library and information servicesVisit the library to use its information services.
  Call 505-395-3268DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Jal website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jal

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

Job help near Jal

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 Jal. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center - Hobbs

  Also helps young people

  41 miles away

  204 West Park, Hobbs, NM 88240

  Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 575-942-2888DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 18, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center - Carlsbad

  64 miles away

  323 S Halagueno, Carlsbad, NM 88220

  Hours: 8-5 M-F

  Call 575-616-5090DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center - Artesia

  87 miles away

  704 W Main, Artesia, NM 88210

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8-5

  Call 575-243-5600DirectionsWebsite

  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 Lea County

Jal is in Lea County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  New Mexico Child Support Services Division, Hobbs Office

  2120 North Alto, Suite 110, Hobbs, NM 88240

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support orders.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  New Mexico Health Care Authority Income Support Division, Hobbs Field Office

  2120 N. Alto Drive, Hobbs, NM 88240

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for food, cash, utility, and health coverage assistance.Read more
  Call 800-283-4465DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way of Lea County 211 Help Line

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for referrals to food, housing, utilities, health care, and other local services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Hobbs Public Health Office

  1923 N. Dal Paso, Suite B, Hobbs, NM 88240

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for services such as immunizations, family planning, and other public health programs.
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Apply for food and nutrition support through the WIC program.
  Call 575-397-2463DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  New Mexico Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging, Planning and Service Area 3

  Help here

  • Aging servicesContact the Area Agency on Aging for information about services for older adults in Lea County.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.nm.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Lea County Office of Emergency Management

  3411 N. West County Road, Hobbs, NM 88240

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for and responding to emergencies and disasters.
  Call 575-391-2983DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lea 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