Bayard
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Local offices in Bayard
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Bayard Municipal Utilities
800 Central Avenue, Bayard, NM 88023
Help here
- Water utility billingPay a water bill, ask about an account, or set up automatic bank draft at City Hall.Apply online
- Low-income water bill assistanceRead the city's information about its low-income water assistance program.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbayardnm.gov
Library · City office
Bayard Public Library
1112 Central Ave, Bayard, NM 88023
Help here
- Library servicesVisit for books, internet access, learning resources, and programs for all ages.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbayardnm.gov
Local office · City office
Bayard City Hall
800 Central Avenue, Bayard, NM 88023
Help here
- City services and resident assistanceContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about the city.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbayardnm.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Bayard Community Center
Help here
- Community space rentalAsk the city about renting the community center for meetings and activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbayardnm.gov
City of Bayard, New Mexico website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bayard
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
Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico
3880 Foothills Road, Suite A, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Listed on hca.nm.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Grant County
Bayard is in Grant County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
New Mexico Child Support Services, Silver City Office
3088 32nd Street Bypass, Suite B, Silver City, NM 88061
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child and medical support orders.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
State office
New Mexico Health Care Authority, Income Support Division, Silver City Field Office
3088 32nd Street Bypass, Suite A, Silver City, NM 88061
Help here
- SNAP, cash, and energy assistanceApply for food, cash, and utility assistance at the Silver City field office.Apply online
- MedicaidApply for Medicaid health coverage for eligible household members.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
Public health · State office
Grant County Public Health Office
2610 N. Silver Street, Silver City, NM 88061
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for immunizations, family planning, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and health services for children with special needs.
- WICWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.nm.gov
Emergency help · County office
Grant County Office of Emergency Management
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and request county emergency resource guides.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcountynm.gov
Jobs and training · State office
America's Job Center, Grant/Catron County
420 W. Broadway Street, Silver City, NM 88061
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet in-person help with job searches and other workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on employnm.com
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