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Local offices in Vaughn
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of Vaughn Town Hall
322 East 8th Street, Vaughn, NM 88353
Help here
- Town services and municipal courtCall the town office for municipal court and general town services.
- Water, sewer, and solid waste billsView or pay water, sewer, and solid waste bills through the town's payment service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vaughnnm.municipalonlinepayments.com
Older adults · City office
Town of Vaughn Senior Center
134 East 7th Street, Vaughn, NM 88353
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can contact the center about local senior services and activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on aging.nm.gov
Library · Regional office
Vaughn Public Library
667 Victory Court, Vaughn, NM 88353
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can visit the library for books and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vaughnlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Vaughn
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
Job help near Vaughn
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 Vaughn. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
America`s Job Center - Moriarty
Also helps young people
47 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
American Job Center · Affiliate center
America`s Job Center- Las Vegas
68 miles away
833 Grand Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 20, 2026
American Job Center
America`s Job Center - Santa Fe
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
85 miles away
525 Camino De Los Marquez, Ste 200, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 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
Eastern Area Workforce Development Board
PO Box 2546, 110 West Country Club Dr., Suite 6, Roswell, NM 88201
Workforce board
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
401 Broadway NE, PO Box 1928 (87103), Albuquerque, NM 87102
Offices for all of Guadalupe County
Vaughn is in Guadalupe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
New Mexico Human Services Department Income Support Division
225 S. 4th St., Suite B, Santa Rosa, NM 88435
Help here
- Food and income assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, and help with utility costs.Apply onlineRead more
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
Guadalupe County Public Health Office
117 Camino de Vida, Suite 400, Santa Rosa, NM 88435
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Guadalupe County District Courthouse
1448 Historic Route 66, Suite 5, Santa Rosa, NM 88435
Help here
- Court self-help and case informationAsk court staff about forms and court procedures for representing yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fourthdistrict.nmcourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the agency for information about aging services that serve Eddy County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nonmetroaaa.com
Veterans · County office
David J. Flores Veterans Center
720 Lake Drive, Santa Rosa, NM 88435
Help here
- Veterans services and benefit helpGet help with applications for veterans services, property tax exemptions, licenses, and employment resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on guadalupecountynm.org
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 Call Center
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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