Raton
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Local offices in Raton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Raton
309 Parsons Avenue, Raton, NM 87740
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ratonnm.gov
Utilities · City office
Raton Public Service Company
334 N 2nd St, Raton, NM 87740
Help here
- Electric service and utility billsGet electric service, pay your utility bill, or ask about your account.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ratonnm.gov
Utilities · City office
Raton Water Works
224 Savage Ave, Raton, NM 87740
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceStart or manage water and sewer service and ask about water bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ratonnm.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Raton Senior Center
Help here
- Senior servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, rides, in-home help, and activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on colfaxseniorcitizens.com
Jobs and training · State office
AJCNM - Colfax
Help here
- Job and workforce servicesVisit or call the Colfax center for help with jobs and workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on jobs.dws.nm.gov
State office
Raton Motor Vehicle Division Office
1277 B S 2nd St, Raton, NM 87740
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the MVD office for driver license and other motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mvd.newmexico.gov
Library · City office
Arthur Johnson Memorial Library
244 Cook Avenue, Raton, NM 87740
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the public library to use its books and other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arthurjohnsonmemoriallibrary.blogspot.com
Local office · City office
Raton City Hall
224 Savage Ave, Raton, NM 87740
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and reaching city staff.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ratonnm.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Raton
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 Colfax County
Raton is in Colfax County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Colfax County Public Health Office
226 E 4th Ave, Raton, NM 87740
Help here
- Public health servicesCall the office to ask about public health services and appointments.
- WICAsk the office about WIC nutrition benefits and support for pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.org
Local office · Regional office
New Mexico 211, Eastern Call Center
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for free, confidential referrals to local health and human services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayenm.org
Jobs and training · State office
America's Job Center New Mexico, Raton
1233 Whittier Street, Raton, NM 87740
Help here
- Job search and career helpStaff help job seekers with job search, referrals, résumés, interviews, and skills development.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.state.nm.us
State office
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Raton
1277 B. S. 2nd St., Raton, NM 87740
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver license, identification, and vehicle services.Apply online
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.
Call 988Text 988