Chama
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Local offices in Chama
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Village Hall and Utility Billing
1512B State Hwy 17, Chama, NM 87520
Help here
- Village servicesContact the Village office about local government services and forms.
- Water, sewer, and refuse serviceAsk the Village about starting water or sewer service and paying water, sewer, or refuse bills.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofchama.com
State office · State office
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, Chama
1512B Hwy 17, Chama, NM 87520
Help here
- Driver licenses and motor vehicle servicesVisit the MVD location for in-person driver license and other motor vehicle services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on secure.mvd.newmexico.gov
Library · City office
Eleanor Daggett Memorial Library
299 4th Street, Chama, NM 87520
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use learning resources and programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofchama.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chama
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
HELP-New Mexico
2101 Mountain Road NW, Ste. A, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Listed on hca.nm.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Rio Arriba County
Chama is in Rio Arriba County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Española Public Health Commons WIC Clinic
2010 Industrial Park Road, Española, NM 87532
Help here
- WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support if you are pregnant or caring for a child under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nmwic.org
State office · State office
New Mexico Health Care Authority Income Support Division, Española office
228 Paseo de Oñate Street, Española, NM 87532
Help here
- Public assistance benefitsApply for SNAP, cash assistance, and help with energy costs through the state benefits office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.nm.gov
Housing authority · County office
Rio Arriba County Housing Authority
737 La Joya Street, Española, NM 87532
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing for eligible low-income households.Apply online
- Housing Choice VoucherAsk about rental assistance through the county's Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rio-arriba.org
Local office · Regional office
New Mexico 211, Northern Call Center
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, utilities, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayenm.org
Human services · County office
Rio Arriba County Health and Human Services
2010 Industrial Park Road, Española, NM 87532
Help here
- Health and community service coordinationGet help connecting with medical, behavioral health, recovery, and social services.
- Mobile health clinicGet sick visits, wellness visits, screenings, and referrals through the county's mobile clinic.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rio-arriba.org
Public health · State office
New Mexico Department of Health, Rio Arriba Public Health Office
2010 Industrial Park Road, Española, NM 87532
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for immunizations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.org
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
Talk to a person
- New Mexico 211, Northern Region
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