Tatum
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Local offices in Tatum
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Tatum Water and Maintenance Department
319 South Eubanks, Tatum, NM 88267
Help here
- Water and public works helpContact the department for help with town water and maintenance services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townoftatum.org
Courts and legal help · City office
Tatum Municipal Court
120 W Broadway, Tatum, NM 88267
Help here
- Municipal court and citationsContact the court clerk about municipal court matters or paying a citation.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townoftatum.org
Local office · City office
Town Hall and City Clerk
120 W Broadway, Tatum, NM 88267
Help here
- Town government and public recordsVisit or call the Town Clerk for town information or to request public records.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townoftatum.org
Older adults · City office
Tatum Senior Citizens Center
121 S Avenue A, Tatum, NM 88267
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the center for information about services for older residents.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townoftatum.org
State office · State office
Town of Tatum MVD
120 W Broadway, Tatum, NM 88267
Help here
- Motor vehicle servicesVisit this office for motor vehicle services, including driver testing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townoftatum.org
Library · City office
Tatum Community Library
323 E Broadway, Tatum, NM 88267
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books and other library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townoftatum.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Tatum
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
Southeast New Mexico Community Action Corporation
1915 San Jose Bpulevard, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Listed on hca.nm.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lea County
Tatum is in Lea County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
New Mexico Child Support Services Division, Hobbs Office
2120 North Alto, Suite 110, Hobbs, NM 88240
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support orders.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
State office · State office
New Mexico Health Care Authority Income Support Division, Hobbs Field Office
2120 N. Alto Drive, Hobbs, NM 88240
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food, cash, utility, and health coverage assistance.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Lea County 211 Help Line
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for referrals to food, housing, utilities, health care, and other local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uwolc.org
Public health · State office
Hobbs Public Health Office
1923 N. Dal Paso, Suite B, Hobbs, NM 88240
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for services such as immunizations, family planning, and other public health programs.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Apply for food and nutrition support through the WIC program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
New Mexico Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging, Planning and Service Area 3
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the Area Agency on Aging for information about services for older adults in Lea County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.nm.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lea County Office of Emergency Management
3411 N. West County Road, Hobbs, NM 88240
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for and responding to emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on leacounty.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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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 New Mexico 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.
Call 988Text 988