Ruidoso Downs

Local offices in Ruidoso Downs

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

• Older adults · County office

  Ruidoso Downs Zia Senior Center

  26337 US Highway 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportOlder adults can ask about weekday meals, meal delivery, and senior programs.
  Call 575-378-4659DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lincolncountynm.gov

• Library · City office

  Ruidoso Public Library

  107 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso, NM 88345

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsUse the library’s books, resources, and programs for people of all ages.
  Call 575-258-3704DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ruidoso-nm.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Ruidoso Downs City Hall

  123 Downs Drive, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.
  Call 575-378-4422DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ruidosodowns.us

City of Ruidoso Downs website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ruidoso Downs

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

Offices for all of Lincoln County

Ruidoso Downs is in Lincoln County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Alamogordo Child Support Field Office

  2000 Juniper Drive, Alamogordo, NM 88310

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the office serving Lincoln and Otero counties.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Ruidoso Public Health Office

  111 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso, NM 88345

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesCall the clinic to ask about available health services and make an appointment.
  Call 575-258-3252DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.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.
  Call 866-699-4927DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nonmetroaaa.com

• Jobs and training · State office

  America’s Job Center New Mexico, Ruidoso

  709 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345

  Help here

  • Job and unemployment servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and unemployment benefits.Apply online
  Call 575-258-1730DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lincoln 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