Portales

Local offices in Portales

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

• State office

  New Mexico Income Support Division, Portales

  1500 S Avenue D, Portales, NM 88130

  Help here

  • Benefits applicationsApply for food, cash, and health coverage benefits at this state office.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hca.nm.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Public Utility Department

  Help here

  • Utility billing and water servicesGet help with utility billing, water, or wastewater services.Apply online
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on portalesnm.gov

• State office

  New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Portales

  1609 S Avenue D, Portales, NM 88130

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver license, ID, and vehicle transactions.Apply online
  Call 888-683-4636DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Portales

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact the city to ask about local services, departments, and city business.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on portalesnm.gov

City of Portales website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Portales

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

Job help near Portales

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 Portales. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  America`s Job Center - Clovis

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 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

  73 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

  110 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 Roosevelt County

Portales is in Roosevelt County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Roosevelt County Income Support Division Field Office

  1500 S. Ave D, Portales, NM 88130

  Help here

  • Income support benefitsApply for state income support benefits at the local field office.Apply online
  Call 800-283-4465DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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, Portales Office

  1034 Community Way, Room 1, Portales, NM 88130

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency about support services for people with low incomes.
  Call 575-356-6038DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Roosevelt County Health Care Assistance Program

  109 W 1st Street, Portales, NM 88130

  Help here

  • County health care assistanceApply for county help with eligible hospital or ambulance bills.Apply online
  Call 575-356-5307DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Roosevelt County Public Health Office

  1513 W. Fir St., Portales, NM 88130

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services and contact the office about appointments.
  • WIC nutrition programAsk the clinic about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 575-356-4453DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  New Mexico Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging

  3900 Paseo del Sol, Santa Fe, NM 87507

  Help here

  • Aging servicesContact the agency for help finding local services for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 866-699-4927DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Roosevelt 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