Mesilla
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Local offices in Mesilla
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Town of Mesilla Utilities
2231 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla, NM 88046
Help here
- Water, sewer, trash, and recycling serviceStart or end town utility service, ask about your bill, or find trash and recycling information.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mesillanm.gov
Local office · City office
Mesilla Town Hall
2231 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla, NM 88046
Help here
- Town services and resident informationGet help with town services, resident forms, and where to find local information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mesillanm.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Mesilla Community Center
2251 Calle de Santiago, Mesilla, NM 88046
Help here
- Community center rentalsAsk about renting community center rooms for a meeting or gathering.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mesillanm.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mesilla
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Roadrunner Food Bank
5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
New Mexico Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico
3880 Foothills Road, Suite A, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Listed on hca.nm.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Doña Ana County
Mesilla is in Doña Ana County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
New Mexico Child Support Services Division, Las Cruces Office
653 Utah Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88001
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up or enforcing child support payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
Housing help · Regional office
Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority
926 S San Pedro Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for public housing, affordable housing, and Housing Choice Vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvpha.org
Public health · State office
New Mexico Department of Health, Doña Ana County Public Health Offices
Help here
- Public health servicesFind local clinics for services such as immunizations, family planning, testing, and treatment.
- WICGet food benefits and nutrition support through a local WIC clinic.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.org
Jobs and training · State office
America's Job Center, Las Cruces
505 S. Main St., Suite 149, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help looking for work, preparing a résumé, and finding job training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on employnm.com
Jobs and training · State office
America's Job Center, Sunland Park
1500 Appaloosa Drive, Suite A-160, Sunland Park, NM 88063
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help looking for work, preparing a résumé, and finding job training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on employnm.com
State office
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Las Cruces Del Rey
3291 Del Rey Blvd., Suite 10, Las Cruces, NM 88004
Help here
- Motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver license and motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvd.newmexico.gov
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
Talk to a person
- New Mexico 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988