Las Vegas
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Local offices in Las Vegas
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · City office
Las Vegas Senior Center
500 Sabino Street, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Help here
- Meals for older adultsOlder adults can come for breakfast and lunch, and homebound seniors can ask about meal delivery.
- Senior transportationAdults age 60 and older can call ahead to arrange a ride to senior center activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lasvegasnm.gov
Utilities · City office
City Utilities Customer Service
1335 1st Street, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceGet help with city water, sewer, natural gas, and solid waste bills or service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lasvegasnm.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Abe Montoya Recreation Center
1751 N. Grand Ave., Las Vegas, NM 87701
Help here
- Recreation and swimmingResidents can use the recreation center and swimming pool and ask about city recreation programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lasvegasnm.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
1700 North Grand Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Help here
- City services and assistanceContact City Hall for help finding city services or reaching a city department.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lasvegasnm.gov
State office
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Las Vegas Field Office
2522 Ridgerunner Rd., Las Vegas, NM 87701
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the field office for driver license, identification, and other motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mvd.newmexico.gov
Library · City office
Carnegie Library
500 National Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use public library resources and activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lasvegasnm.gov
City of Las Vegas, New Mexico website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Las Vegas
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
Offices for all of San Miguel County
Las Vegas is in San Miguel County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
New Mexico Child Support Services Division, Las Vegas Office
2536 Ridge Runner Road, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in San Miguel County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.nm.gov
State office
New Mexico Health Care Authority Income Support Division, Las Vegas Office
2536 Ridge Runner Road, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply for state assistance programs, including food, health coverage, and financial support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.nm.gov
Public health · State office
San Miguel Public Health Office
18 Gallegos Road, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for public health services, including immunizations and family health support.
- WICApply for WIC nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
North Central New Mexico Economic Development District Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging
644 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver servicesContact the regional agency for meals, transportation, caregiver support, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.nm.gov
Emergency help · County office
San Miguel County Office of Emergency Management
518 Valencia St., County Annex Building, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about disaster planning, evacuation, sheltering, and local emergency response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sanmiguel.nm.us
Jobs and training · State office
America’s Job Center New Mexico, Las Vegas
833 Grand Ave., Las Vegas, NM 87701
Help here
- Job seeker and unemployment helpGet in-person help with job searches, career services, and unemployment resources.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.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
- 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.
Call 988Text 988