Role: hospital, 24-hour emergency department, urgent care, inpatient and outpatient services; geography: Socorro and surrounding communities; cost/eligibility: contact Presbyterian about coverage and financial assistance; emergency limit: go/call 911 for immediate life-threatening danger. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Socorro General Hospital — emergency and medical care
Presbyterian lists emergency care and a range of medical services at the Socorro hospital. Call the main number for routine clinic questions; for an emergency use 911.
Role: assessments, counseling, grief support, stress management, and community services through a senior-adult program; geography: Socorro; cost/eligibility: published eligibility is adults 55+ with Medicare—confirm current criteria, fit, and financial assistance; emergency limit: not crisis response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Socorro General Hospital — Heritage senior behavioral-health program
This specific hospital program is not described as a general all-ages clinic. Call to confirm eligibility and whether the current service fits your needs.
Role: directory of behavioral-health providers listed at Socorro Community Health Center; geography: Socorro; cost/eligibility: provider page shows some clinicians accepting new patients; confirm age, insurance, fees, intake, and fit; emergency limit: routine appointments are not crisis care. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Presbyterian Medical Services — current Socorro behavioral-health providers
The directory lists licensed behavioral-health clinicians and contact information at the local PMS center. Ask whether a clinician offers the type of support you want and whether a referral is needed.
Role: school-based primary and behavioral-health access; geography: students enrolled at Socorro High School—confirm grades and school participation; cost/eligibility: ask about insurance, sliding scale, consent, and scheduling; emergency limit: not crisis dispatch. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Presbyterian Medical Services — Socorro High School Teen Health Center
PMS lists this as a school-based health location. The older service sheet is not enough to establish current days or hours, so call the center before relying on it.
Role: public health services including immunizations, family planning, WIC, harm reduction, and health promotion; geography: Socorro County; cost/eligibility: programs differ—ask about eligibility, appointments, and fees; emergency limit: not emergency medical care. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
New Mexico Department of Health — Socorro Public Health Office
The state lists the Socorro office at 214 Neel Avenue and describes appointment requirements and services. Call before visiting because staffing and schedules can change.
Role: Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program; geography: Socorro County; cost/eligibility: eligibility is based on program rules and household circumstances—confirm with the office; emergency limit: not urgent medical care. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Socorro WIC — nutrition support for eligible families
The state public-health locator lists WIC among local services. Ask the office about current clinic days, appointment requirements, documentation, and eligibility.
Role: campus counseling and student-support pathway; geography: New Mexico Tech students—confirm enrollment and current eligibility; cost/eligibility: ask about student fees, appointments, and community referrals; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
New Mexico Tech Counseling and Student Support
The Center describes short-term counseling for currently enrolled graduate and undergraduate students registered for at least six credit hours, with up to eight sessions per semester. It also lists supplemental teletherapy/crisis support for eligible students; confirm current access and student-fee details.
Role: information and referral for health, food, housing, utilities, and other community needs; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: ask the navigator about each program's rules and current availability; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
New Mexico 211 — community resource navigation
A starting point when it is unclear which agency or program to call. A referral is not a guarantee that a service has openings or funding.
Role: county food pantry with TEFAP and emergency-food pathways; geography: Socorro County; cost/eligibility: TEFAP requires program eligibility; the pantry describes an emergency program with ID requirements—confirm current rules and supply; emergency limit: not a shelter or emergency responder. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Socorro Storehouse — food pantry
The organization currently lists Thursday food distribution from noon to 2 p.m. and describes food boxes with frozen meat and produce. Call before traveling to confirm dates, access, documentation, and current supply.
Role: affordable housing and rental-assistance program navigation; geography: Socorro and its documented multi-county service area; cost/eligibility: household/program rules and waitlists apply—ask whether a list is open; emergency limit: not immediate shelter or guaranteed placement. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
El Camino Real Housing Authority
Housing New Mexico identifies El Camino Real as a housing partner serving Socorro County. Confirm the correct office, current programs, application requirements, waitlists, and accessibility before applying.
Role: statewide information about subsidized rental properties; geography: includes properties in Socorro; cost/eligibility: properties set their own eligibility and availability—confirm rent, application status, and waitlist with management; emergency limit: not immediate shelter. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Housing New Mexico — subsidized rental property search
The state advises renters to ask property managers about income qualification, rental rates, and whether applications are being accepted. A listing is not proof of a current vacancy.
Role: statewide home-repair, rehabilitation, and weatherization navigation; geography: Socorro County is listed in the El Camino Real service area; cost/eligibility: income, ownership, property, funding, and waitlist rules apply—verify current intake; emergency limit: not emergency housing. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Housing New Mexico — home repair and weatherization programs
The state's program page lists service-area agencies and notes that some waiting lists are closed. Ask about current Socorro County availability and whether the property type qualifies.
Role: information about statewide homelessness-prevention and housing partners; geography: statewide; cost/eligibility: partner rules, funding, and openings vary; emergency limit: this page does not guarantee a local bed or placement. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Housing New Mexico — homelessness response and partner navigation
The state lists El Camino Real Housing Authority among Socorro's Continuum of Care partners. Contact the agency to ask what current services exist; do not assume the listing means shelter is available.
Role: applications and renewals for Medicaid, SNAP, cash, and other public benefits; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: program-specific household and income rules apply; emergency limit: not same-day emergency funds. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
New Mexico Health Care Authority — benefits portal
Use the official state portal to check benefits and application status. For help with documentation or eligibility, contact a local navigator or the state.
Role: state public-benefit program information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: SNAP, Medicaid, cash, and energy assistance each have program rules; emergency limit: not 911 or crisis counseling. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
New Mexico Human Services Department — office and program navigation
Use current state information rather than relying on older local resource PDFs for office hours or phone numbers.
Role: energy-efficiency and weatherization assistance navigation; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: household, property, and funding criteria apply—verify Socorro County intake; emergency limit: not an immediate utility shutoff response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
New Mexico Energy$mart — weatherization navigation
Ask the state or local community-action agency whether applications are being accepted and whether the home and household qualify.
Role: civil legal information and possible legal representation for qualifying clients; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: income, case type, and capacity rules apply; emergency limit: not a substitute for emergency services or a court deadline. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
New Mexico Legal Aid
Contact Legal Aid early about housing, benefits, consumer, or family-law questions. A call or application does not guarantee representation.
Role: official court forms and process information; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: filing fees and waiver rules vary by case; emergency limit: not legal representation or emergency dispatch. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
New Mexico Courts — self-help and court information
Use court information for forms and procedure, and contact Legal Aid or an attorney for advice about an individual case.
Role: information and referral for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: ask about program criteria and local availability; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services — Aging and Disability Resource Center
The state ADRC can help identify aging, disability, caregiver, and long-term-services pathways. Ask for Socorro County options and current intake.
Role: reported senior meals, transportation, homemaker, chore, and recreation services; geography: Socorro County older adults; cost/eligibility: confirm age, service criteria, costs, and current availability; emergency limit: not crisis response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Socorro Senior Center — county aging services
The state aging locator and regional resource directory identify local senior services, but program details should be confirmed with the center before relying on a ride, meal, or in-home service.
Role: job-search, training, and employment-service navigation; geography: Socorro area—confirm office and appointment availability; cost/eligibility: program requirements vary; emergency limit: not emergency financial assistance. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
New Mexico Workforce Connection — Socorro career services
Use the state workforce portal to find current local employment resources and verify whether in-person services are available in Socorro.
Role: public library, information access, reading, and community space; geography: Socorro city; cost/eligibility: ask about card requirements, accessibility, and any fees; emergency limit: not social-service case management or crisis care. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Socorro Public Library
The City currently lists the library at 401 Park Street and publishes weekly hours. Confirm holiday closures and current services before traveling.
Role: local curb-to-curb and requested door-to-door transportation; geography: Socorro service area—verify destination and scheduling limits; cost/eligibility: ask about fares, reservations, accessibility, and current service; emergency limit: not ambulance or emergency transportation. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
City of Socorro Public Transportation
The City describes general-public transportation with advance scheduling and passenger rules. Call to confirm the latest route, hours, pickup eligibility, and trip availability before relying on a ride.
Role: municipal landfill and sanitation information; geography: City of Socorro facility—verify residency, vehicle, material, and jurisdiction rules; cost/eligibility: the City publishes material-specific fees and limits; emergency limit: not a hauling crew, in-home cleanup, or countywide service. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
City of Socorro Landfill — residential and yard-waste information
The City publishes accepted and prohibited materials, hours, and fee details. Call before loading; do not assume household hazardous waste, appliances, or large cleanout loads are accepted.
Role: city utility service and billing information; geography: City utility customers only; cost/eligibility: rates, deposits, shutoff procedures, and payment options must be confirmed with the City; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate electrical, fire, or medical danger. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
City of Socorro Public Utilities
The City's service directory links public utilities and bill payment. Confirm service boundaries and ask about payment arrangements or assistance before a past-due deadline.
Role: municipal land-use, permits, and zoning information; geography: City of Socorro limits only; cost/eligibility: permit rules and fees depend on project; emergency limit: not emergency response or cleanup service. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
City of Socorro Planning and Zoning
The City explicitly says its Planning and Zoning jurisdiction is limited to city limits; residents outside those boundaries should contact Socorro County. Ask before starting repairs or structural work.
Role: municipal building-code and permit information; geography: Socorro city—verify jurisdiction for the property; cost/eligibility: inspections and permits may involve fees; emergency limit: not a fire or medical service. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
City of Socorro Building Inspection and Permits
Ask the City about permit requirements for repairs, electrical work, plumbing, or structural changes. The county handles locations outside city limits.
Role: municipal animal-shelter and animal-control contact; geography: city service area—confirm jurisdiction and services; cost/eligibility: intake, licensing, and reclaim fees may apply; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger to people. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
City of Socorro Animal Shelter
Contact the City to ask about animal-control concerns, shelter intake, vaccination or licensing requirements, and available support. It is not a pet-food guarantee.
Role: county public records, deeds, mortgages, and election information; geography: Socorro County; cost/eligibility: copying, certification, and record fees may apply; emergency limit: not legal advice or emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Socorro County Clerk — property and public records
The Clerk maintains official records that may help clarify recorded ownership or property documents. A record search does not replace legal advice about rights or deadlines.
Role: county-government directory and public office navigation; geography: Socorro County; cost/eligibility: ask the relevant office about service criteria and fees; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Socorro County government — office navigation
The County lists its operator and offices for residents who need help finding the right department. Ask whether a question belongs to the City or County based on the property's address.
Role: county public-works and road/service information; geography: Socorro County outside municipal service boundaries where applicable; cost/eligibility: ask about exact jurisdiction and service limits; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate roadway or utility danger. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Socorro County Public Works
Contact the County to ask which agency is responsible for a road, drainage, or public-works issue. County and City responsibilities differ by location.
Role: local recreation, adult programs, youth activities, and community facilities; geography: City of Socorro; cost/eligibility: confirm age, registration, accessibility, and any fees; emergency limit: not health care or crisis response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
City of Socorro Recreation Department
The City lists current recreation programming and facility information. Verify seasonal schedules and whether a program is operating before visiting.
Role: federal retirement, disability, and survivor-benefit information; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: federal program rules apply; emergency limit: not immediate financial aid. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Social Security Administration — benefits and local office locator
Use the official site to apply, check a claim, or locate the correct office. Do not rely on third-party listing sites for office hours.
Role: federal housing information and approved housing-counselor search; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: counselor fees and program availability vary—ask before engaging; emergency limit: not a local shelter or guaranteed housing placement. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
HUD — housing counseling and tenant/homeowner information
HUD's locator can help identify housing counselors for rental, foreclosure, or housing questions. Confirm the counselor's service area and cost.
Role: state search tool for subsidized properties; geography: includes Socorro; cost/eligibility: property managers set criteria and availability; emergency limit: not a shelter or placement guarantee. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
Socorro-area subsidized rental listings
The state advises contacting each property about rates, eligibility, applications, and waitlists. A directory listing does not mean a unit is currently available.
Role: municipal police information and non-emergency contact; geography: City jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: public service; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
City of Socorro Police Department
Contact the City for non-emergency questions within city limits. County law enforcement handles areas outside municipal jurisdiction.
Role: municipal fire and fire-prevention information; geography: Socorro city service area—verify address jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: routine inspection and prevention rules may differ; emergency limit: call 911 for active fire or immediate life safety threat. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
City of Socorro Fire Department
Ask the City about fire-prevention questions and safe access. This listing is not a home inspection or cleanup service.
Role: state information about permitted solid-waste facilities and disposal oversight; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: facility access and fees are set locally; emergency limit: not cleanup labor or hazardous-material response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
New Mexico Environment Department — solid-waste information
Use state information to identify permitted disposal facilities, then contact the local operator about materials, hours, and fees before hauling.
Role: confidential address and mail-forwarding program for eligible survivors; geography: New Mexico; cost/eligibility: eligibility and application-assistant rules apply; emergency limit: not shelter or emergency response. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
New Mexico Secretary of State — Safe at Home program
Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking who have relocated or plan to move may ask an approved advocate about program eligibility and safe application.
Role: confidential support and safety planning for domestic-violence survivors; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: call, chat, or text support; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger. | Independent resource listing; verify current service area, intake, eligibility, cost, and availability directly.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Use a safe device if needed. A hotline advocate can discuss options; you decide what, if anything, to do next.