Melrose

Local offices in Melrose

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

• Local office · Regional office

  New Mexico 211, Eastern Call Center

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for basic needs, bills, health care, housing, jobs, and family services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Melrose City Hall

  105 E. Avenue B, Melrose, NM 88124

  Help here

  • City and town servicesVisit the village office for help with town services and public records.
  • Water billingContact the water clerk for help with your water account and bill.
  Call 575-253-4274DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofmelrosenm.com

• Older adults · City office

  Melrose Senior Citizens' Center

  Help here

  • Meals and ridesThe senior center provides daily meals and rides to medical appointments for local residents.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofmelrosenm.com

• State office

  Melrose Motor Vehicle Division office

  105 E. Avenue B, Melrose, NM 88124

  Help here

  • Motor vehicle servicesVisit this office for driver license and motor vehicle services.
  Call 575-253-4274DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of Melrose website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Melrose

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

Job help near Melrose

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 Melrose. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  America`s Job Center - Clovis

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  24 miles away

  111 N Main St., Clovis, NM 88101

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

  Call 575-762-4571DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 16, 2026

• American Job Center

  America`s Job Center - Roswell

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  82 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- Las Vegas

  121 miles away

  833 Grand Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

  Call 505-425-6451DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 20, 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 Curry County

Melrose is in Curry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Local office · Regional office

  New Mexico 211, United Way of Eastern New Mexico

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get free, confidential referrals to local food, housing, health, bill assistance, and other community resources.
  Call 211Website

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Eastern Plains Community Action Agency, Clovis

  1200 Thornton St., Suite D, Clovis, NM 88101

  Help here

  • Community action servicesThe agency helps low-income residents connect with local support and community programs.Read more
  Call 575-769-1094DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Curry County Public Health Office

  1216 Cameo St., Clovis, NM 88101

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe office offers family planning and services for children and youth with special health care needs.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 575-763-5583DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Curry County Substance Use and Behavioral Health Program

  818 N. Main St., Clovis, NM 88101

  Help here

  • Substance use prevention and community resourcesThe program offers prevention education and free medication storage and disposal supplies.
  Call 575-763-7725DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Ninth Judicial District Court, Curry County

  700 N. Main St., Suite 11, Clovis, NM 88101

  Help here

  • Court and family case servicesThe court handles civil, criminal, family, juvenile, and probate matters and provides court information to the public.Read more
  Call 575-742-7500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ninthdistrict.nmcourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging

  3900 Paseo Del Sol, Santa Fe, NM 87507

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesGet information about services and support for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 866-699-4927DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Curry 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