Otero County

Local offices in Otero County

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

• Child support · State office

  Alamogordo Child Support Office

  2000 Juniper Drive, Alamogordo, NM 88310

  Help here

  • Child support servicesThe office helps parents establish and enforce child and medical support orders.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Otero Income Support Division Field Office

  2000 Juniper Drive, Alamogordo, NM 88310

  Help here

  • Income support benefitsResidents can apply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, and help with energy costs.Apply online
  Call 575-437-9260DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Otero County Healthcare Services Department

  1101 New York Avenue, Room 220/222, Alamogordo, NM 88310

  Help here

  • Healthcare Assistance ProgramThe county may help eligible residents with ambulance transportation, hospital care, or other health care costs.Apply online
  Call 575-434-4902DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.otero.nm.us

• Public health · State office

  Otero County Public Health Office

  1207 8th Street, Alamogordo, NM 88310

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe office provides public health services including family planning, health promotion, and other clinic services.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children get nutrition support and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 575-437-9340DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Non-Metro New Mexico Area Agency on Aging

  644 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, help at home, and local senior programs.
  Call 505-395-2668DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Otero County Department of Veterans Services

  411 Tenth Street, Room 107, Alamogordo, NM 88310

  Help here

  • Veterans servicesThe office helps veterans connect with services and benefits.
  Call 575-437-4635DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.otero.nm.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Otero County Emergency Services

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseThe department coordinates county emergency planning and response information for residents.
  Call 575-437-7427Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.otero.nm.us

• Jobs and training · State office

  Alamogordo America’s Job Center

  901 Alaska Avenue, Alamogordo, NM 88310

  Help here

  • Job seeker servicesStaff help people search for jobs, training, and employment services.Apply online
  Call 575-378-3444DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Alamogordo Motor Vehicle Division Office

  263C Robert H. Bradley Drive, Alamogordo, NM 88310

  Help here

  • Motor vehicle servicesResidents can visit for driver and vehicle licensing services.Apply online
  Call 888-683-4636DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvd.newmexico.gov

• Library · City office

  Alamogordo Public Library

  920 Oregon Avenue, Alamogordo, NM 88310

  Help here

  • Library services and programsVisit to borrow books, use library resources, or take part in programs and events.
  Call 575-439-4140DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.alamogordo.nm.us

Otero County, NM website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Otero County

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

Job help near Otero County

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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center - Alamogordo

  Also helps young people

  1.3 miles away

  901 Alaska Ave, Alamogordo, NM 88310

  Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

  Call 575-378-3444DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 17, 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.

Cities and towns in Otero County

• Alamogordo
• Cloudcroft
• Tularosa

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