Red River

Local offices in Red River

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Red River Administration

  100 East Main Street, Red River, NM 87558

  Help here

  • Town services and utility billingContact the town about water, sewer, and solid waste service or utility bills.
  Call 575-754-2277DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Red River Motor Vehicle Division

  100 East Main Street, Red River, NM 87558

  Help here

  • Motor vehicle servicesVisit the local MVD office for driver and vehicle services.Read more
  Call 575-754-2277DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Red River Public Library

  702 E. Main Street, Red River, NM 87558

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and access library programs.
  Call 575-754-6564DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Red River website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Red River

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

Job help near Red River

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 Red River. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center- Taos

  25 miles away

  1036 Salazar Road, Taos, NM 87571

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

  Call 575-758-4219DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center - Raton

  56 miles away

  1233 Whittier Street, Raton, NM 87740

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 505-803-6931Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center - Espanola

  Also helps young people

  62 miles away

  319 Paseo de Onate Street, Espanola, NM 87532

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

  Call 505-753-2285DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 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 Taos County

Red River is in Taos County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  New Mexico Child Support Services Division, Taos Office

  145 Roy Road, Taos, NM 87571

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help setting up or enforcing child and medical support.
  Call 800-288-7207DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  New Mexico Health Care Authority Income Support Division, Taos Office

  145 Roy Road, Taos, NM 87571

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and utility assistanceApply for programs such as SNAP, cash assistance, and help with heating costs.
  • MedicaidGet help applying for Medicaid health coverage.
  Call 800-283-4465DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Taos WIC Office

  1400 Weimer Road, Taos, NM 87571

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceCall the clinic to ask about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 575-758-4719DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  New Mexico 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for needs such as food, housing, health care, and utility bills.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Taos Public Health Office

  1400 Weimer Road, Taos, NM 87571

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for immunizations, family planning, screenings, and other public health services.
  Call 575-758-4719DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Taos County Senior Services

  200 Lovato Place, Taos, NM 87571

  Help here

  • Senior support and mealsAdults 60 and older can ask about case management, wellness services, meals, and transportation.Read more
  Call 575-737-8927DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Taos 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