Income Support

Name of organization and/or program
Eligibility information
Eligibility requirements vary depending on needs; income taken into account.
Payments Accepted
No Cost
Language(s) spoken
English & Spanish
Address
1233 Whittier St
Raton, NM 87740
87740
Phone
(575) 445-2308 or 1-800-283-4465 (M-F 7 am - 6:30 pm)
Short Description
Office hours: M-F 8 AM-4:30 PM, remote services currently being offered.
The mission of the Income Support Division is to relieve, minimize or eliminate poverty and to make available certain services for eligible low-income individuals and families through statewide programs of financial assistance, food assistance, employment assistance and training services. These may include Medicaid, SNAP, school assistance, food services, paying for gas and electric, water assistance, etc.
Name of organization and/or program
Eligibility information
Each car seat distribution site has their own qualifications families must meet before being issued a car seat. Most locations will ask families to provide proof of eligibility for Medicaid, WIC, or New Mexi-Kids. Fees vary by distribution site. However, the car seat fee for qualified families is typically $25. If a family cannot afford this, they can still get a car seat. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay.
Payments Accepted
Self Pay
Language(s) spoken
English & Spanish
Address
Local distribution site for Colfax County is Miners Colfax Medical Center
203 Hospital Dr.
Raton, NM 87740
87740
Phone
575-445-7728
Short Description
Funded by the New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division, the New Mexico Child Safety Seat Distribution Program (NMCSSDP) helps provide car seats and education on how to properly use them to low-income New Mexico families at a low cost. Call the number above to be put in contact with the program coordinator for Colfax County.
Name of organization and/or program
Eligibility information
You may be eligible if you:
Are a renter in New Mexico
Owe rent or utility
Have an annual household income that falls below the program’s income limits
Have been affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic, receive unemployment benefits, or experienced a reduction in household income
Are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
All applications will be reviewed for eligibility – this is not a guarantee of application approval.
Payments Accepted
No Cost
Language(s) spoken
English & Spanish
Address
Statewide
Statewide
Phone
1-833-485-1334
Short Description
The Emergency Rental Assistance program is available to New Mexico households who need help paying for rent and utilities. This assistance can be used for past unpaid, current, and future rent and utility bills/payments. This assistance is not a loan and does not need to be repaid. It is assistance given to households so that they can stay in their homes rather than face eviction. Eligible households may receive up to 15 months of assistance paying for rent and utilities. Applications can be submitted by the renter in need of assistance or by a landlord on behalf of the renter.
Name of organization and/or program
Eligibility information
No eligibility requirements.
Payments Accepted
No Cost
Language(s) spoken
English Only
Address
Statewide
Phone
877-321-6755
Short Description
The New Mexico Drug Card is a free statewide prescription assistance program for all state residents. The program provides discounts on both brand and generic medications with an average savings of around 30%.
Name of organization and/or program
Eligibility information
No eligibility requirements.
Payments Accepted
No Cost
Language(s) spoken
English & Spanish
Address
N/A
Phone
(575) 707-3492
Short Description
Raton Community Services Corporation (RCS Corp) is a referral agency, currently only offering referrals to existing programs in Raton, NM. There is NO COST for getting a referral. Those interested in getting a referral should contact Peg at the number listed above for referrals and help filling out the appropriate forms.
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