Tucumcari
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Local offices in Tucumcari
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
New Mexico Human Services Department, Tucumcari Income Support Office
421 W Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, NM 88401
Help here
- Income support benefitsVisit or call to ask about SNAP, cash assistance, and help with heating costs.
- MedicaidVisit or call to ask about Medicaid coverage for children and pregnancy.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
Housing help · City office
Tucumcari Housing Authority
323 E Smith St, Tucumcari, NM 88401
Help here
- Low-income housingContact the housing authority to ask about low-income housing options.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
Local office · City office
Tucumcari City Hall
215 E Center Street, Tucumcari, NM 88401
Help here
- City services and utility billingVisit or call City Hall with questions about city services or to pay a utility bill.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoftucumcari.com
Older adults · City office
Tucumcari Senior Citizens Center
523 S Third Street, Tucumcari, NM 88401
Help here
- Meals, rides, and senior programsOlder residents can get meals at the center, meal delivery, local rides, and senior programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoftucumcari.com
State office
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Tucumcari Field Office
122 W Main St, Tucumcari, NM 88401
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the field office for driver license and motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on secure.mvd.newmexico.gov
Library · City office
Tucumcari Public Library
602 S 2nd St, Tucumcari, NM 88401
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers and internet, or get help with reading and literacy.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoftucumcari.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Tucumcari
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
Eastern Plains Community Action Agency
P.O. Box 1244, Tucumcari, NM 88401
Listed on hca.nm.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Quay County
Tucumcari is in Quay County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Human Services Department Income Support Office, Tucumcari
421 W. Tucumcari Boulevard, Tucumcari, NM 88401
Help here
- Income support benefitsContact the office for help with applications for food and other income support benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.nm.gov
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayenm.org
Public health · State office
Quay Public Health Office
310 S. Second Street, Tucumcari, NM 88401
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.
- WICAsk the clinic about nutrition help and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Non-Metro New Mexico Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging services and referralsCall the Area Agency on Aging to find services for older adults in McKinley County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nonmetroaaa.com
Emergency help · County office
Quay County Office of Emergency Management
300 S. Third Street, Tucumcari, NM 88401
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about local emergency planning, hazards, and emergency alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on quaycounty-nm.gov
State office
Tucumcari Motor Vehicle Division Office
122 W. Main Street, Tucumcari, NM 88401
Help here
- Motor vehicle and driver servicesVisit the state office for available driver licensing and motor vehicle services.
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, Eastern Region
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.
Call 988Text 988