Truth or Consequences
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Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Truth or Consequences and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Truth or Consequences
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing Office
505 Sims Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsStart or change water, sewer, trash, or electric service, pay a bill, or ask about a charge.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on torcnm.gov
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayenm.org
Jobs and training · State office
America's Job Center - Sierra County
1705 N. Date Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help looking for work, building job skills, or connecting with employment services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on employnm.com
State office · State office
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division - Truth or Consequences
163 New School Road, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit the MVD office for driver license and state identification services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on secure.mvd.newmexico.gov
Library · City office
Truth or Consequences Public Library
325 Library Lane, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Help here
- Library cards and materialsGet a free library card to borrow books and use online learning resources.
- Public computers and internetUse a public computer or connect to free Wi-Fi at the library.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on torcnm.gov
Local office · City office
Truth or Consequences City Hall
505 Sims Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Help here
- City information and helpAsk about city services, contact departments, or find out how to take part in city meetings.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on torcnm.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Truth or Consequences Civic Center and Auditorium
Help here
- Community events and facility useAsk about community events or reserving the civic center for a public gathering.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on torcnm.gov
City of Truth or Consequences website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Truth or Consequences
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 Sierra County
Truth or Consequences is in Sierra County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Housing authority · City office
Truth or Consequences Housing Authority
108 S. Cedar Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for housing assistance for eligible households, seniors, and people with disabilities.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on torchousing.org
Public health · State office
Sierra County Public Health Office
201 E. 4th Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Help here
- Public health and immunizationsGet public health services and information about vaccines for children.
- WICAsk the clinic about WIC nutrition services and eligibility.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging servicesGet connected to services for older adults and their caregivers in Sierra County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nonmetroaaa.com
State office · State office
Truth or Consequences CYFD Office
161 New School Road, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Help here
- Child and family servicesContact the office for local Children, Youth and Families Department services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cyfd.nm.gov
Emergency help · County office
Sierra County Emergency Management
1712 N. Date, Suite D, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Help here
- Emergency information and preparednessGet emergency alerts and information about preparing for local hazards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sierraco.org
State office · State office
Truth or Consequences Motor Vehicle Division
163 New School Road, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Help here
- Motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver and motor vehicle services offered at this MVD location.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mvd.newmexico.gov
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
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