New Mexico offers a range of senior services and resources to help older adults live independently, access healthcare, and stay connected with their communities. Below is a comprehensive directory of state and local resources available to seniors across all 33 counties.
State-Level Senior Services
NM Aging & Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD)
The state agency dedicated to promoting independence and dignity for older adults and people with disabilities. Oversees senior services, caregiver support, and protective services statewide.
Website: aging.nm.gov
Phone: 1-800-432-2080
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
One-stop resource for seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers. Provides information and assistance, benefits counseling, healthcare options, and Medicaid waiver assistance.
Phone: 1-800-432-2080
Email: nm.adrc@altsd.nm.gov
SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling from nationally certified counselors who do not sell insurance. Get help understanding your Medicare options, comparing plans, and enrolling in coverage.
Phone: 1-800-432-2080
Website: NM SHIP
Adult Protective Services
If you suspect an adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited, report it to Adult Protective Services.
Toll-free Intake: 1-866-654-3219
AARP New Mexico
Advocacy, resources, and community programs for New Mexicans aged 50 and older.
Phone: 1-866-389-5636
Website: AARP NM
NM Health Care Authority
Administers Medicaid (Turquoise Care), SNAP food assistance, and other benefits for low-income New Mexicans.
Phone: 1-800-283-4465
Website: hca.nm.gov
Federal Resources
- Medicare: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048 | Medicare.gov
- Social Security Administration: 1-800-772-1213 | SSA.gov
- Benefits.gov: Screen for federal benefit eligibility | Benefits.gov
- National Elder Fraud Hotline: 1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311)
Senior Centers by County
Nearly every county in New Mexico operates senior centers that offer meals, social activities, health screenings, and transportation. The Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging provides funding for senior programs in every county except Bernalillo (which is served by the Albuquerque Area Agency on Aging).
To find your nearest senior center, call the ADRC at 1-800-432-2080 or visit your county's Medicare page for local information.
Connect With Medicare Help
In addition to free state resources, licensed Medicare agents can help you compare plans and enroll in coverage at no cost to you. Agents are available across all 33 New Mexico counties.