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Local offices in Tijeras
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Water Department and Utility Billing
12 Camino Municipal, Tijeras, NM 87059
Help here
- Water service and billingAsk about water service, connect or disconnect service, and pay your water bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tijerasnm.gov
Local office · City office
Village Hall
12 Camino Municipal, Tijeras, NM 87059
Help here
- Village services and resident helpVisit or call Village Hall for help with village services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tijerasnm.gov
Older adults · City office
Village of Tijeras Senior Center
10 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras, NM 87059
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesThe center offers weekday lunches, activities, and support for older residents.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tijerasnm.gov
State office
Tijeras Motor Vehicle Department
12 Camino Municipal, Tijeras, NM 87059
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the local MVD office for driver license and vehicle transactions.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tijerasnm.gov
Library · Regional office
East Mountain Branch Library
487 NM 333, Tijeras, NM 87059
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use public library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on abqlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Tijeras first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Ruth M. Adams Health and Social Services Center
City of Albuquerque
11 miles from the center of Tijeras7525 Zuni Road SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
- Tue1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
- Thu1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Residents of parts of the Northeast area and Southeast International District of Albuquerque
Listed on cabq.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
All Nation Wellness and Healing Center
First Nations Community HealthSource
11 miles from the center of Tijeras6416 Zuni Road SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch
- Tue8 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch
- Wed8 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch
- Thu8 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch
- Fri8 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch
Who can come: Individuals who experience hunger due to having limited financial resources
Listed on fnch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Roadrunner Food Pantry
Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico
13 miles from the center of Tijeras3831 Singer Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM. Curbside pickup
Who can come: Neighbors
What to bring: Call to schedule an appointment to shop. No documents necessary.
Listed on rrfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
John Marshall Health and Social Services Center
City of Albuquerque
15 miles from the center of Tijeras1500 Walter Street SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
- Tue1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
- Thu1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on cabq.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Storehouse
The Storehouse New Mexico
15 miles from the center of Tijeras106 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: The public
What to bring: Fill out paperwork during your first visit.
Languages: Spanish
Listed on storehousenm.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Rock at Noonday
15 miles from the center of Tijeras2400 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Hours
- Tue8:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
- Wed8:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
- Thu8:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
- Fri8:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness, hunger and hardship
Listed on therockabq.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Tijeras
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
HELP-New Mexico
2101 Mountain Road NW, Ste. A, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Listed on hca.nm.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Tijeras
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 Tijeras. These are the closest.
American Job Center
America`s Job Center - Albuquerque
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
15 miles away
501 Mountain Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 14, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
America`s Job Center - Sandoval County
Also helps young people
26 miles away
4061 Ridgerock, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 M-F
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 14, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
America`s Job Center - Moriarty
Also helps young people
27 miles away
777 Old U.S. Route 66, P.O. Box 939, Moriarty, NM 87035
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00PM
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 2026
Unemployment benefits in New Mexico
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico Board
809 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Workforce board
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
401 Broadway NE, PO Box 1928 (87103), Albuquerque, NM 87102
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 Bernalillo County
Tijeras is in Bernalillo County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Child Support Services Division, Albuquerque North Field Office
3900 Masthead NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps establish, collect, and enforce child support orders.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
Child support · State office
Child Support Services Division, Albuquerque South Field Office
1015 Tijeras Ave. NW, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps establish, collect, and enforce child support orders.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
State office
Income Support Division Northwest Albuquerque Field Office
1041 Lamberton Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Help here
- Public benefitsResidents can apply for food, cash, utility, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
State office
Income Support Division Southwest Albuquerque Field Office
3280 Bridge Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Help here
- Public benefitsResidents can apply for food, cash, utility, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
State office
Income Support Division Northeast Albuquerque Field Office
4330 Cutler Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Help here
- Public benefitsResidents can apply for food, cash, utility, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
State office
Income Support Division Southeast Albuquerque Field Office
1711 Randolph Rd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Help here
- Public benefitsResidents can apply for food, cash, utility, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
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
- United Way of North Central 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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