Magdalena

Local offices in Magdalena

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  108 N. Main St., Magdalena, NM 87825

  Help here

  • Village servicesVisit Village Hall for help with village services and questions.
  • Utility billingPay a village utility bill or ask the clerk about utility billing.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 575-854-2261DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofmagdalena.com

• Older adults · County office

  Magdalena Senior Center

  500 Ninth St., Magdalena, NM 87825

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportOlder adults can get meals, transportation, and activities at the center.
  Call 575-854-2589DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on socorrocounty.net

• Library · City office

  Magdalena Public Library

  108 N. Main St., Magdalena, NM 87825

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library books, computers, Wi-Fi, e-books, and children's programs.Read more
  Call 575-854-2361DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on magdalenapubliclibrary.org

Village of Magdalena website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Magdalena

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Socorro County

Magdalena is in Socorro County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Socorro County Public Health Office

  214 Neel Avenue NW, Socorro, NM 87801

  Help here

  • Public health services and WICGet immunizations, family planning, disease prevention services, and WIC nutrition support.
  • Birth certificatesRequest an eligible birth certificate in person.Read more
  Call 575-835-0971DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging

  3900 Paseo Del Sol, Santa Fe, NM 87507

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesGet information about services and support for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 866-699-4927DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.nm.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Socorro County Emergency Management

  1404 Enterprise Rd, Socorro, NM 87801

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and responseGet information about county emergency plans, disaster response, and recovery resources.
  Call 575-835-2029DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on socorrocounty.net

• Jobs and training · State office

  Socorro Workforce Connection Center

  109 Faulkner Rd, Socorro, NM 87801

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet in-person help with finding work and accessing workforce services.
  Call 575-835-0067DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.state.nm.us

• State office · State office

  Socorro MVD Field Office

  102 6th St. S, Socorro, NM 87801

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and motor vehicle servicesVisit the field office for driver license and motor vehicle services.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mvd.newmexico.gov

Everything in Socorro 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.
• 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