De Baca County
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Local offices in De Baca County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · State office
New Mexico Department of Health, De Baca Public Health Office
643 A North Fifth Street, Fort Sumner, NM 88119
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
- Public health servicesCall the office to ask about immunizations, testing, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.org
Child support · State office
New Mexico Child Support Services Division, Clovis Office
3316 North Main Street, Suite B, Clovis, NM 88101
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up or enforcing child support orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
State office
New Mexico Health Care Authority Income Support Division, Santa Rosa
620 Historic Route 66, Santa Rosa, NM 88435
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits and cash assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the Village of Fort Sumner
165 East Main Avenue, Fort Sumner, NM 88119
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about local public housing and rental assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hud.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
Older adults · Regional office
Non-Metro New Mexico Area Agency on Aging
644 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Help here
- Aging servicesGet connected to meals, transportation, caregiver support, and other services for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nonmetroaaa.com
State office
Fort Sumner Municipal Motor Vehicle Division Office
277 East Avenue C, Fort Sumner, NM 88119
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationGet help with vehicle titles and registration at the local MVD office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tax.newmexico.gov
Library · City office
Fort Sumner Public Library
235 West Sumner Avenue, Fort Sumner, NM 88119
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use local library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fortsumner.net
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve De Baca County
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
Cities and towns in De Baca County
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