Assistance programs in New Mexico
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
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New Mexico SNAP (Food Assistance)
New Mexico SNAP applications begin through YesNM or Income Support Division. HCA interviews applicants and requests records about household circumstances.
New Mexico WIC
New Mexico WIC supports pregnancy, infant feeding and children under five. Request a clinic appointment to assess the family and explain food and nutrition services.
Housing assistance
New Mexico Legal Aid
New Mexico Legal Aid accepts requests for civil legal help online and through its statewide intake line. Tell staff about any approaching court hearing or response deadline.
Utility assistance
NM Energy$mart Weatherization Program
NM Energy$mart provides qualifying home-efficiency work through regional providers. Submit the household application to the provider serving your location, rather than to Hous
New Mexico LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
New Mexico LIHEAP helps eligible households with home-energy costs. Begin through YesNM or call the state public-inquiry line to discuss intake and an urgent utility problem.
Health coverage
New Mexico Medicaid (Turquoise Care)
Turquoise Care is New Mexico’s Medicaid managed-care program. Apply for Medicaid first, then follow the coverage and health-plan instructions in the eligibility decision.
Cash and income support
New Mexico Works (TANF Cash Assistance)
New Mexico TANF is called NMWorks. Apply through YesNM or ask an Income Support Division office for assistance, then complete the eligibility interview.
New Mexico Child Tax Credit
New Mexico’s refundable Child Tax Credit is claimed on the state personal income-tax return. Use the PIT-1 packet for the tax year you are filing.
New Mexico Working Families Tax Credit
The Working Families Tax Credit is a refundable credit on New Mexico’s PIT-1 return. Complete the federal earned-income calculation and the state’s year-specific instructions.
Unemployment Insurance (New Mexico)
New Mexico unemployment uses the Workforce Solutions online claims system or its phone application route. The initial claim and weekly certifications are separate requirements
Additional support
New Mexico 211
New Mexico’s 211 coverage is regional. United Way of North Central New Mexico publishes weekday helpline hours and a coverage map to identify the right service for your locati
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.