Northeastern New Mexico Community Resources

New Mexico Hotlines

855-600-3453

Health Hotline - for those who feel ill or have questions about their health

833-551-0518

General Information Hotline - for those who have non-health questions about resources and the community

866-699-4627 

Hotline for Seniors Citizens - for eligible senior citizens who need assistance with meal or grocery delivery

928-871-6868

Hotline for Seniors Living on the Navajo Nation

Statewide Programs

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• EMPLOYMENT/INCOME LOSS OR REDUCTION

  • If you are unemployed/underemployed and need assistance route to Department of Workforce Solutions Call Center:  877-664-6984

  • If you are a small business/employer and need assistance route to Economic Development Department for Small Business:  505-827-0300
     

• FOOD ASSISTANCE

  • School age children route to Public Education Dept:  505-827-6683 

  • Seniors Who Need Groceries or Meals:  800-432-2080

  • Emotional Crisis, Mental Health, or Substance Abuse:  855-662-7474

  • SNAP benefits route to HSD/Income Support Division:  800-283-4465

  • WIC Questions on food or formula availability:  505-469-0929

    • WIC Operations Manager:  505-819-7028

    • WIC General Questions:  866-867-3124

State of NM Health Dept/Raton Office General Operations/Questions/Scheduling: 575-445-9803

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

RATON: First Presbyterian Church-300 S. Third St Food Distribution 11a-1:00p every other Wednesday

TAOS: Shared Table distributes food, basic health care items, and other essentials on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month 11:00 am -12:00 pm in El Prado at the El Pueblito Methodist Church, and 2:00-3:00 pm at the Talpa Community Center

St James Church food distribution every Thursday 12:00 - 3:45 pm

The Giving Tree food distribution Wed-Fri 12:30 - 2:30 pm

HEALTH INSURANCE

• If you need assistance obtaining health insurance HSD/Medicaid:  800-283- 4465

• If you are not eligible for Medicaid, you can apply for affordable health insurance online. This is through the NMHIX. Visit: www.bewellnm.com or call:  855-996-6449

HOUSING

• Housing--Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) Emergency Housing:  800-444-6880

• Utilities HSD Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program:  888-523-0051

• Raton /TAOS Housing Authority

  • Raton / Taos - Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 5:00

  • Raton - Friday 8:00 - 4:00  /  Taos - Friday 8:00 - 12:00

  • Residents must call if they have an after hours emergency

  • ALL RESIDENTS ARE GIVEN EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER - IF THEY NO LONGER HAVE THE NUMBER THEY CAN CALL THE OFFICE NUMBER AFTER HOURS AND WILL BE ABLE TO REPORT ANY EMERGENCY.

TAOS

• First Steps 575-751-5764 accepting referrals and conducting virtual home visits. On social media @tlktaos (ages: prenatal - 3)

• Tiwa Babies kchavez@taospueblo.com accepting referrals and conducting virtual home visits (ages: prenatal-5)

• Community Against Violence Hotline 24/7 575-758-8888 office hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday - Friday
  575-758-8082

• DreamTree Project 575-758-9595

• Taos Alive www.taosalive.org/athome

• Twirl Taos www.twirltaos.org/covid-19resources Educational and family fun resources. On social media @twirleye

• Las Cumbres Community Services 575-224-3197 

• Counseling Services:

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RATON

• Alternatives to Violence Hotline available 24/7 575-445-5778; hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Mon -Fri 575-445-5779 Emergency shelter assistance, legal advocacy, Victim services and support available.

• Bridge to Hope 575-303-0231 hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Mon -Fri accepting referrals. https://www.ratonbridgetohope.com. Offers individuals seeking ways out of joblessness, homelessness assistance.  Resources for food, clothing, transportation available.

• Children’s Workshop: 575-445-3520 Hours 8:00 am  -6:00 pm Mon - Fri. Accepting referrals. Serving families with children 0-3.

• Growing Great Kids: 575-707-0147 Email-growinggreatkids@gmail.com Will deliver/exchange books for children at Longfellow, Raton Intermediate 

• Noesis Integrated Health: - 575-733-7703 - Toll free: 833-202-1200 hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon -Fri Families, Substance Misuse/Behavioral/Mental Health. Accepting Referrals  

• St. Vincent De Paul Society: 575-445-9765 hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Mon - Fri offers food, clothing, temporary lodging and utilities assistance.

• Valley Del Sol: 575-383-2065 hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon - Fri Accepting referrals, mental and behavioral health resources available.

• Youth Empowerment Services (YES):  575-445-8191 hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon -Fri Accepting Referrals, offers family support programs and service

• Dreamtree Project 575-758-9595 homeless youth assistance