Rio Arriba County

Local offices in Rio Arriba County

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

• State office

  Española Public Health Commons WIC Clinic

  2010 Industrial Park Road, Española, NM 87532

  Help here

  • WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support if you are pregnant or caring for a child under five.
  Call 505-753-4659DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  New Mexico Health Care Authority Income Support Division, Española office

  228 Paseo de Oñate Street, Española, NM 87532

  Help here

  • Public assistance benefitsApply for SNAP, cash assistance, and help with energy costs through the state benefits office.Apply online
  Call 800-283-4465DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Rio Arriba County Housing Authority

  737 La Joya Street, Española, NM 87532

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for affordable public housing for eligible low-income households.Apply online
  • Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental assistance through the county's Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
  Call 505-753-7870DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rio-arriba.org

• Local office · Regional office

  New Mexico 211, Northern Call Center

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Human services · County office

  Rio Arriba County Health and Human Services

  2010 Industrial Park Road, Española, NM 87532

  Help here

  • Health and community service coordinationGet help connecting with medical, behavioral health, recovery, and social services.
  • Mobile health clinicGet sick visits, wellness visits, screenings, and referrals through the county's mobile clinic.
  Call 505-753-3143DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rio-arriba.org

• Public health · State office

  New Mexico Department of Health, Rio Arriba Public Health Office

  2010 Industrial Park Road, Española, NM 87532

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for immunizations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.
  Call 505-753-2794DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  First Judicial District Court, Rio Arriba County

  7 Main Street, Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575

  Help here

  • Court information and self-helpGet court location, contact, and case information for the county district court.
  Call 505-455-8335DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on firstdistrict.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

• Emergency help · County office

  Rio Arriba County Fire and Emergency Services

  Help here

  • Fire and emergency servicesContact the county for fire and emergency service information.
  Call 505-747-6367Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rio-arriba.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  New Mexico Workforce Connection, Española

  319 Paseo de Oñate, Española, NM 87532

  Help here

  • Employment and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, employment services, and unemployment benefits.
  Call 505-753-2285DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Española Field Office

  1121 Santa Clara Peak Road, Española, NM 87532

  Help here

  • Motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver licensing and motor vehicle transactions.Apply online
  Call 888-683-4636DirectionsWebsite

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

Rio Arriba County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rio Arriba County

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

Job help near Rio Arriba 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 - Espanola

  Also helps young people

  1 mile 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

• Youth and reentry program

  Delancey Street Foundation - New Mexico

  For young people

  4.7 miles away

  PO Box 1240, San Juan Pueblo, NM 87566

  Call 505-852-4291DirectionsWebsite

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 Rio Arriba County

• Chama
• Española

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