Role: community behavioral-health clinic and counseling pathway; geography: Lovington and Lea County; cost/eligibility: confirm services, payer, fees, intake, and current availability; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Guidance Center of Lea County - Lovington
The New Mexico behavioral-health directory lists the Guidance Center in Lovington. Contact the Center directly to verify current counseling options, age range, accessibility, fees or coverage, and intake; no hoarding-specific treatment is claimed.
Role: adult behavioral-health evaluations, psychotherapy, and medication-management pathway; geography: Lovington and Lea County; cost/eligibility: confirm age, fit, coverage, fees, and availability; emergency limit: routine outpatient care is not crisis response. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Nor-Lea Behavioral Health
Nor-Lea describes outpatient behavioral-health services for adults, including evaluation, psychotherapy, and medication management. Ask about current clinicians, appointment availability, insurance, and financial counseling; its published scope does not identify a hoarding specialty.
Role: patient financial counseling and assistance-policy information; geography: Nor-Lea service area; cost/eligibility: discounts for essential services depend on household size, income, and service rules; emergency limit: not an emergency service. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Nor-Lea Financial Counseling
Nor-Lea says financial counselors can explain eligibility, Medicaid enrollment, and assistance policies; it also notes sliding-scale programs do not apply to all services. Ask before an appointment what documents are needed and which services qualify.
Role: local primary-care clinic; geography: Lovington; cost/eligibility: confirm provider availability, insurance, fees, and new-patient intake; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a substitute for emergency care. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lovington Medical Clinic
Nor-Lea lists a medical clinic at 1600 N. Main in Lovington. Contact the clinic to confirm current hours, providers, appointment openings, and payment options.
Role: public-health and nutrition-program contact; geography: Lovington; cost/eligibility: ask which services are currently offered and confirm program eligibility and intake; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or urgent medical care. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lovington Public Health Office - WIC Satellite
The current New Mexico WIC clinic directory lists a Lovington Public Health Office satellite at 302 N. 5th Street, phone 575-396-5760. Call to confirm current staffing, programs, hours, and appointments before traveling.
Role: nutrition program for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children; geography: Lovington satellite clinic; cost/eligibility: eligibility, intake, and appointment rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency food or crisis response. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico WIC - Lovington Satellite
The WIC clinic directory currently lists a Lovington Public Health Office satellite at 302 N. 5th Street and phone 575-396-5760. Call to confirm hours, eligibility, enrollment, and whether appointments or services are available before traveling.
Role: county counseling, behavioral-health, family-support, and outside-service connections; geography: Lea County, office in Hobbs; cost/eligibility: confirm program fit, fees, intake, and availability; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lea County Health & Wellness - Counseling and Connections
Lea County describes counseling, psychoeducation, community support groups, family involvement, psychosocial assessment, and its Connections program. Contact the department to ask whether its current services fit your need; this is not a claim of hoarding-specialty treatment.
Role: 24/7 crisis counseling and emotional-distress support; geography: United States for 988 and New Mexico for NMCAL; cost/eligibility: free; emergency limit: neither is emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical response. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
988 and New Mexico Crisis & Access Line
Call or text 988 for emotional, mental-health, or substance-use crisis support. New Mexico's Crisis & Access Line also offers free, confidential 24/7 support at 1-855-662-7474. For immediate physical danger or an urgent medical emergency, call 911.
Role: local senior-center meals, activities, and transportation information; geography: older adults in Lovington; cost/eligibility: confirm age, meal, ride, and registration rules; emergency limit: not emergency transportation or dispatch. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lea County Senior Services - Lovington
The City lists transportation within the community and weekday programs at the Bill McKibben Senior Center. Call ahead to ask about current ride boundaries, scheduling, accessibility, meal days, and any contribution or eligibility rules.
Role: public library, information, and community-access resource; geography: Lovington; cost/eligibility: ask about residency, card, computer, and program rules; emergency limit: not emergency response or case management. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lovington Public Library
The City lists the library at 119 S. Main Street. Confirm current hours and available services before visiting; the library is not a substitute for clinical care or an emergency service.
Role: household waste and recycling drop-off; geography: Lea County residents at the Lovington site; cost/eligibility: listed free for county residents' household materials only—commercial loads and many materials excluded; emergency limit: not a cleanup crew or hazardous-waste service. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lea County Convenience Center - Lovington
The County lists the Lovington center at 1107 S. Commercial, with posted hours Monday through Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m. County rules exclude commercial loads, roofing, concrete, hazardous and medical waste, and other items. Confirm accepted materials and holiday closures before loading or traveling.
Role: regional solid-waste disposal information; geography: Lea County, landfill near Eunice; cost/eligibility: posted per-ton charges and payment/material rules apply; emergency limit: not a household pickup or hoarding cleanout service. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lea County Landfill / Solid Waste Authority
The County Solid Waste Authority lists the landfill's hours, fees, and material rules. Check its current requirements, accepted items, load cutoff, payment method, and transport needs; city or convenience-center rules differ by location.
Role: city water, sewer, and garbage account questions; geography: City of Lovington service accounts; cost/eligibility: account, deposits, rates, and service rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or financial-assistance approval. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lovington Utility Billing and Collections
The City accepts payments and handles accounts for water, sewer, and garbage pickup. Ask about service address, billing, collection schedule, bulk items, missed pickup, and any assistance before making disposal plans.
Role: municipal service directory and resident information; geography: City of Lovington; cost/eligibility: confirm each department's rules and fees; emergency limit: use 911 for emergencies. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lovington City Departments
The City's directory lists municipal departments and contacts, including utilities, library, senior center, and public services. City programs apply only within their service jurisdictions; confirm whether your address is inside city limits.
Role: nonprofit food, clothing, hygiene, and limited utility-assistance programs; geography: Hobbs and surrounding communities—confirm Lea County coverage; cost/eligibility: assistance depends on need, program rules, and available funds; emergency limit: not shelter placement or emergency dispatch. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Helping Hands Ministry - Hobbs
The organization lists emergency food, clothing, hygiene supplies, and utility help subject to available funds. Contact it before traveling to confirm service area, current distribution, eligibility, documents, and capacity.
Role: local community and family-services contact; geography: Hobbs and nearby Lea County—confirm Lovington service area; cost/eligibility: ask about current programs, requirements, and capacity; emergency limit: not an emergency dispatch or guaranteed shelter service. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Salvation Army - Hobbs Corps
The Salvation Army lists a Hobbs Corps Community Center. Its current local family-services page describes family support, but specific local programs and assistance vary; call before visiting to ask what is available to Lea County residents.
Role: regional food-bank and partner-agency information; geography: eastern New Mexico; cost/eligibility: ask a local partner about service area, schedule, and household rules; emergency limit: not crisis response or guaranteed same-day food. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico
Use the food bank's official information to locate current community distribution partners serving the area. Confirm dates, location, documents, and supplies with the local agency before traveling.
Role: state food-benefit application and account services; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: income and program rules apply; emergency limit: not same-day emergency food. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico SNAP
Use the State's YesNM portal to apply for or manage food benefits. Eligibility, required documents, processing time, and benefit amounts are determined by the program; call 211 or a local navigator if you need immediate food while applying.
Role: state public-benefit application and account information; geography: New Mexico, including Lea County; cost/eligibility: program-specific eligibility and documents apply; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed same-day aid. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Income Support Division
The New Mexico Health Care Authority directs customers to YesNM to apply for or renew SNAP and Medicaid and provides current information about rules and office access. Confirm intake, documents, and processing with the State; a referral does not guarantee approval.
Role: state health coverage information and application; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: income and other program rules apply; emergency limit: not clinical triage or emergency dispatch. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Medicaid
Use the State's YesNM portal to apply for or manage Medicaid coverage. Eligibility and provider participation should be confirmed directly; call 911 for a medical emergency.
Role: home-energy assistance program information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: eligibility, funding, application periods, and utility rules apply; emergency limit: not an immediate shutoff response or emergency service. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico LIHEAP
New Mexico HCA describes LIHEAP for eligible households' heating and cooling costs and links application through YesNM or an Income Support Division office. Ask about current applications, funding, documents, and utility rules; approval and timing are not guaranteed.
Role: statewide affordable-housing and housing-program information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: each program sets its own eligibility and waitlists; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or placement guarantee. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority - Housing Resources
Explore state housing-program information and confirm whether any current program serves Lea County. Ask about waitlists, income rules, application documents, and whether an intake window is open.
Role: federal housing and rental-assistance information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: program and housing-authority eligibility and waitlists apply; emergency limit: not emergency shelter. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
U.S. HUD - New Mexico Housing
Use HUD's New Mexico housing page to find public housing agencies and program information. Contact each agency to verify whether its list is open and who it serves; no current opening is implied.
Role: regional public-housing and housing-choice-voucher information; geography: Eastern Regional Housing Authority serves Lea County, with office in Roswell; cost/eligibility: income, household, and waitlist rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency shelter. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Eastern Regional Housing Authority
Housing New Mexico's regional-authority information lists Lea County within the Eastern Regional Housing Authority's service area and gives its office number as 575-622-0881. Ask whether it currently serves Lovington residents, whether applications are open, and what documents are required; no current opening is implied.
Role: civil legal information and possible legal-aid intake; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: income, case type, conflict, and capacity rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or legal representation guarantee. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Legal Aid
Contact New Mexico Legal Aid about housing, benefits, consumer, or other civil legal questions. Intake screening determines whether the organization can assist; court deadlines may require prompt independent action.
Role: court forms and general self-help information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: filing fees and court rules may apply; emergency limit: information is not legal advice or emergency assistance. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Courts - Self-Help
The State's self-help portal provides information about common court processes. For advice about a specific case, seek a qualified attorney or legal-aid intake; confirm court location and deadlines directly.
Role: local court contact and case-process information; geography: Lea County; cost/eligibility: court-specific filing fees and procedures apply; emergency limit: not legal advice or emergency dispatch. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lea County Magistrate Court
Use the New Mexico Courts directory to confirm Lea County court contacts, location, hours, and the right division for a matter. Court staff cannot provide legal advice.
Role: property assessment and exemption information; geography: Lea County property owners; cost/eligibility: statutory deadlines and exemption eligibility apply; emergency limit: not legal or financial advice. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lea County Assessor
The County Assessor provides property records and information about exemptions. Contact the office to confirm eligibility and filing deadlines; an assessment inquiry does not resolve a tax delinquency or housing emergency.
Role: aging, caregiver, disability, and long-term-services navigation; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: program-specific eligibility applies; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed placement. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department
Ask the state aging network about current information and referral options for older adults, caregivers, and people seeking long-term services. Confirm local availability and eligibility directly.
Role: information and advocacy related to residents' rights in licensed long-term-care settings; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: confirm scope and intake; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or medical emergency. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Contact the state ombudsman program with concerns about a person living in a covered long-term-care facility. It is not a general home-cleanup, housing, or emergency service.
Role: state service navigation for public benefits and assistance; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: each program determines eligibility, funding, and documents; emergency limit: not a guarantee of same-day support. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Housing and Utility Assistance Navigation
Use the State's current benefits portal to identify benefit pathways and YesNM applications. Confirm application windows, eligibility, and available funding before relying on a program or making travel plans.
Role: local rides for participating senior-center patrons; geography: within the Lovington community; cost/eligibility: confirm age, scheduling, service area, and any contribution; emergency limit: not urgent or 911 transportation. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lovington Senior Transportation
The City Senior Center says it offers transportation within the community. Call ahead to ask whether a particular trip, pickup address, mobility need, and appointment time can be accommodated.
Role: municipal transit information for Hobbs; geography: Hobbs service area—no Lovington route is confirmed; cost/eligibility: verify route, fare, hours, and eligibility directly; emergency limit: not emergency transportation. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Hobbs Express
The City's 2015 plan discussed seeking a future Hobbs-to-Lovington bus extension, but that plan is not evidence that service exists now. Contact Hobbs Express before considering it; this guide does not claim current Lovington transit.
Role: county waste and convenience-center information; geography: Lea County; cost/eligibility: resident household-load and material restrictions apply; emergency limit: not in-home hauling or a cleanup company. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lea County Environmental Services
Contact County Environmental Services before bringing a load. Some materials are prohibited and commercial loads are excluded from the Lovington convenience center; ask about special waste, large loads, and landfill rules.
Role: community health planning and resource-navigation information; geography: Lea County; cost/eligibility: confirm whether any current program offers direct assistance; emergency limit: not clinical care or emergency response. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lea County Health Council
The County lists the Health Council as a community partner in preparedness and health efforts. Use County Health & Wellness or 211 for individual service referrals and verify current program availability.
Role: marketplace health-coverage enrollment information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: enrollment windows, income, and plan rules apply; emergency limit: not health triage or emergency dispatch. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange - beWellnm
Explore marketplace plans and ask a certified enrollment assister about current enrollment periods, financial help, and coverage. Check provider participation before choosing care.
Role: state family and child-welfare information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: program-specific rules apply; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger to a child or another person. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Children, Youth & Families - Family Services
Use the State's family-services information to locate the appropriate public program. If there is immediate danger, call 911; this listing does not promise a particular service or case outcome.
Role: county-government department and public-service contacts; geography: Lea County; cost/eligibility: confirm each department's rules and fees; emergency limit: call 911 for urgent response. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lea County Services Directory
The County directory can help identify public offices for health, environmental services, emergency management, courts, and other local government functions. Confirm the right department and service jurisdiction directly.
Role: local public information and library access; geography: Lovington; cost/eligibility: confirm card, device, and program requirements; emergency limit: not emergency assistance. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lovington Public Library and City Information
The City's department page provides current contact details for municipal services and the public library. Call ahead to confirm hours, accessibility, and available public access.
Role: state environmental and solid-waste regulatory information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: permitted services and facility rules vary; emergency limit: not a household pickup service. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Environment Department - Solid Waste
For questions about hazardous waste, illegal dumping, or waste-facility regulation, consult the State and Lea County's facility-specific requirements. Do not take hazardous, medical, or unaccepted items to a public convenience center.
Role: telephone crisis support and behavioral-health resource navigation; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: confirm current access and service details; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Crisis and Access Line - Behavioral Health Navigation
Call 1-855-662-7474 for the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line. For emotional crisis support, 988 is also available by call or text; 911 is for immediate danger or urgent medical response.
Role: state violence-prevention information and listed community resources; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: each listed program sets its own intake and eligibility; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Violence Prevention Resources
The New Mexico Department of Health lists statewide violence-prevention and survivor-related resources, including a Lea County child advocacy resource. This page is not a directory of general shelter beds; use the National Domestic Violence Hotline or 211 for help identifying a suitable program.
Role: state public-benefit and service navigation; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: program-specific eligibility applies; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed funding. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Benefits and Services Directory
Use the current State information about SNAP and Medicaid changes and YesNM to identify benefit pathways, then verify application windows, documents, and availability with the administering program.
Role: county-located public-health and nutrition-program navigation; geography: Lovington and Lea County; cost/eligibility: verify program eligibility and current office service; emergency limit: not emergency medical care. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lea County Public Health and WIC Information
The current WIC clinic directory lists the Lovington Public Health Office satellite at 302 N. 5th Street. Confirm current programs, staffing, hours, appointment availability, and eligibility with the office before visiting.
Role: statewide housing and homelessness program navigation; geography: New Mexico, including Lea County through local 211; cost/eligibility: confirm current funding, intake, and program eligibility; emergency limit: not a guaranteed emergency bed or placement. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Housing and Homelessness Assistance
Use New Mexico 211 to ask about current local housing and homelessness resources. Manna Outreach in Hobbs currently reports its shelter closed for renovation; do not travel there expecting an open bed. Call Sheri's House of Hope only if its survivor-specific program may fit.
Role: county property records and tax-office navigation; geography: Lea County; cost/eligibility: fees, deadlines, and exemption requirements apply; emergency limit: not legal advice or a housing guarantee. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
Lea County Property and Tax Information
The Assessor's office can explain property records and exemptions; the Treasurer can explain tax account processes. Ask about deadlines and written requirements, and seek legal-aid advice for a dispute.
Role: nationwide community-resource search; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: each referred program sets its own rules; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
National 211 Community Resource Directory
If you are traveling or need support outside New Mexico, use the national 211 directory to find local community referrals. Confirm details directly; call 911 for immediate danger.
Role: call/text crisis counseling and emotional-distress support; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: free; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate physical danger. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
988 Crisis Support by Text
If speaking aloud is difficult or unsafe, text 988 for crisis support. If there is immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical need, call 911.
Role: confidential poison exposure advice and treatment guidance; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: free; emergency limit: call 911 for severe symptoms or immediate danger. | Role: independent starting points and public/community resources, not endorsements; geography: Lovington and/or Lea County unless a listing states otherwise; cost/eligibility: confirm current fees, coverage, intake, and eligibility; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, not routine cleanup or referrals.
New Mexico Poison Control Information
Keep the Poison Control number available if medication, chemical, or household-product exposure is possible. Call 1-800-222-1222; call 911 for severe symptoms.