Rio Rancho
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Local offices in Rio Rancho
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
New Mexico Health Care Authority Income Support Division, Sandoval County Office
4363 Jager Drive NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Help here
- SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistanceApply for food, health coverage, and cash assistance through the state benefits office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
Utilities · City office
Utilities Department Customer Service
3200 Civic Center Circle NE, Suite 250, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Help here
- Water and wastewater accountsGet help with water and wastewater bills, payments, and service accounts.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rrnm.gov
Older adults · City office
Rio Rancho Senior Services
4330 Meadowlark Lane SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Help here
- Senior center programsAdults age 55 and older can join center activities, classes, and trips.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rrnm.gov
Local office · City office
City of Rio Rancho Customer Service
3200 Civic Center Circle NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Help here
- General city helpCall or visit City Hall for help finding the right city department or service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rrnm.gov
Jobs and training · State office
America's Job Center New Mexico, Rio Rancho
4061 Ridge Rock Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, training, and employment services at the local workforce center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dws.state.nm.us
State office
MVD Express, Rio Rancho
4000 Southern Boulevard SE, Suite 103, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit this contracted MVD provider for driver license and identification services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvdexpress.com
Library · City office
Rio Rancho Public Library
755 Loma Colorado Boulevard NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can get library cards, borrow materials, use computers, and join library programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rrnm.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
3200 Civic Center Circle, Suite 100, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Help here
- Recreation programsResidents can find and register for city classes, camps, and sports programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rrnm.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Rio Rancho first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Felix Pantry
4.2 miles from the center of Rio Rancho4020 Barbara Loop SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Any New Mexico resident
What to bring: New Mexico residency required for a pantry card.
Listed on stfelixpantry.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Roadrunner Food Pantry
Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico
11 miles from the center of Rio Rancho3831 Singer Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM. Curbside pickup
Who can come: Neighbors
What to bring: Call to schedule an appointment to shop. No documents necessary.
Listed on rrfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Dede Feldman Los Griegos Health and Social Services Center
City of Albuquerque
11 miles from the center of Rio Rancho1231 Candelaria Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
- Tue1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
- Thu1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Residents of the Northeast Heights, Northwest Valley and Northwest Side areas of Albuquerque
Listed on cabq.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
The Rock at Noonday
13 miles from the center of Rio Rancho2400 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Hours
- Tue8:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
- Wed8:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
- Thu8:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
- Fri8:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 12:30 PM. Lunch
Who can come: People experiencing homelessness, hunger and hardship
Listed on therockabq.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Rock at Noonday Food Pantry
The Rock at Noonday
13 miles from the center of Rio Rancho2400 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Food Pantry (Fridays 10:00 AM)
Listed on therockabq.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Rio Grande Food Project
13 miles from the center of Rio Rancho600 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM
- Fri9 AM to 11 AM
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM
Listed on riograndechurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rio Rancho
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 Sandoval County
Rio Rancho is in Sandoval County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Sandoval County Health Commons WIC
1500 Idalia Road, Building D, Bernalillo, NM 87004
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandovalcountynm.gov
Child support · State office
Rio Rancho Child Support Field Office
4363 Jager Drive NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support services for families in Sandoval County.Apply online
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayenm.org
Human services · County office
Sandoval County Community Services Department
1500 Idalia Road, Building D, Bernalillo, NM 87004
Help here
- Health care assistanceThe county helps eligible residents access health care assistance and enrollment support.Apply onlineRead more
- Behavioral health referralsResidents can get behavioral health services and referrals through the county’s prevention and intervention programs.
- Senior servicesOlder residents can ask about meals, transportation, in-home services, case management, and senior programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sandovalcountynm.gov
Older adults · Regional office
North Central New Mexico Economic Development District Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging
644 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency about meals, transportation, in-home support, and caregiver services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.nm.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
America’s Job Center Rio Rancho
4061 Ridge Rock Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, training, and other employment services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wccnm.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.
- 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.
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