Socorro
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Local offices in Socorro
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Socorro Public Utilities
111 School of Mines Road, Socorro, NM 87801
Help here
- Utility service and billingGet help starting gas, water, wastewater, or solid waste service and managing your city utility account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on socorronm.gov
Older adults · County office
Socorro Senior Center
1410 Ake Avenue, Socorro, NM 87801
Help here
- Senior meals and supportOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, homemaker help, and senior activities.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on xn--socorrm-6igi.org
Jobs and training · State office
America's Job Center in Socorro
198 Neel Avenue, Socorro, NM 87801
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet in-person help looking for work and using employment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on employnm.com
State office
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Socorro Field Office
206 Manzanares Avenue, Socorro, NM 87801
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the field office for driver license and other motor vehicle services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mvd.newmexico.gov
Library · City office
Socorro Public Library
401 Park Street, Socorro, NM 87801
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials and use its public programs and resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on socorropubliclibrary.org
Local office · City office
City Offices
111 School of Mines Road, Socorro, NM 87801
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or contact the city for help with city services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on socorronm.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Socorro
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
Mid-West New Mexico Community Action Program
549 Don Pasqual Rd, Los Lunas, NM 87031-8491
Listed on hca.nm.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Socorro County
Socorro is in Socorro County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Socorro County Public Health Office
214 Neel Avenue NW, Socorro, NM 87801
Help here
- Public health services and WICGet immunizations, family planning, disease prevention services, and WIC nutrition support.
- Birth certificatesRequest an eligible birth certificate in person.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.org
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.nm.gov
Emergency help · County office
Socorro County Emergency Management
1404 Enterprise Rd, Socorro, NM 87801
Help here
- Emergency planning and responseGet information about county emergency plans, disaster response, and recovery resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on socorrocounty.net
Jobs and training · State office
Socorro Workforce Connection Center
109 Faulkner Rd, Socorro, NM 87801
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet in-person help with finding work and accessing workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.state.nm.us
State office
Socorro MVD Field Office
102 6th St. S, Socorro, NM 87801
Help here
- Driver licenses and motor vehicle servicesVisit the field office for driver license and motor vehicle services.Read more
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.
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