Individuals & Families
Local and General Resources
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is Transitioning to the Affordable Connectivity Program 3/1/2022
There’s still time to sign up for the Emergency Broadband Benefit! Congress recently created the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new long-term, $14 billion program, which will replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. This investment in broadband affordability will help ensure we can afford the connections we need for work, school, health care and more for […]
Resources Available in Silver City/Grant County during COVID-19 (food, utilities, shelter, medical, etc)
Updated December 15, 2021 This flyer is for printed distribution to agencies and clients, and lists resources of all kinds — community food support, shelter and utility assistance, options for transportation. There are also medical contacts (including the VA, HMS, Family Support Services, and more) and resources listed for Counseling & Support (including sexual assault, […]
Self-Harm – An Elevated Risk For Students During COVID-19
Resources for Youth and Families: Updated December 22, 2021 Youthline is a 24-hour peer-to-peer helpline for teens to talk through any issues they may be facing, including navigating eating disorders, relationship or family concerns, bullying, sexual identity, depression, self-harm, anxiety, and/or thoughts of suicide. Text teen2teen to 839863, use Live chat, email teen2teen@LinesforLife.org, or call […]
Updated FDA Warning – 115 Brands of Hand Sanitizer Tainted with Methanol
FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested […]
COVID-19 Data Dashboard for NM
Updated December 27, 2021 COVID-19 data for New Mexico: state-wide, by county, and by zip code. Visit the website.
NM DOH Coronavirus Website & Hotline
Updated December 27, 2021 The latest COVID-19 health information from the NM Department of Health, including press releases, how to stay safe, testing locations, state and county-level data, and public health orders. Get your COVID-19 health-related questions answered by a medical professional 24/7 on the hotline. Visit the website. Call the hotline: 1-855-600-3453
Behavioral Health and Coping with Stress
Reduce Stress Through Grateful Living
A Network for Grateful Living is a global organization offering online and community-based educational programs and practices which inspire and guide a commitment to grateful living, and catalyze the transformative power of personal and societal responsibility. We hold grateful living as an engaged mindfulness practice, grounded in both wisdom and science, which supports our ability […]
Mental Health Resources
Places to Call for Help Updated December 23, 2021 American Psychological Association COVID-19 www.apa.org/topics/covid-19 Crisis Text Line – Text ‘Home’ to 741-741. Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis. Text TalkWithUs to 66746 (TTY 1-800-846-8517) if you or someone you care about is feeling overwhelmed with emotions like […]
Online Depression Support Groups by LiveWell
A Free & Confidential Way To Feel Better Updated December 21, 2021 Are you looking for a confidential online support group because you haven’t been feeling like yourself? If you experience mild to persistent bouts of depression, have tried to hide it from others, or if you have anxiety and feel like you need to […]
Self-Harm – An Elevated Risk For Students During COVID-19
Resources for Youth and Families: Updated December 22, 2021 Youthline is a 24-hour peer-to-peer helpline for teens to talk through any issues they may be facing, including navigating eating disorders, relationship or family concerns, bullying, sexual identity, depression, self-harm, anxiety, and/or thoughts of suicide. Text teen2teen to 839863, use Live chat, email teen2teen@LinesforLife.org, or call […]
Announcing the New Mexico Healthcare Worker and First Responder Support Line
Updated December 23, 2021 The State of New Mexico has launched a support line specifically for healthcare workers and first responders. The line is available 24/7 to support those on the front lines of the state’s pandemic response and connect them to a professional counselor. The reasons to call might include: Facing challenges at work […]
Therapy for Essential Workers
Updated December 23, 2021 Coronavirustherapy.org provides access to free or low-cost therapy for frontline workers such as grocery store workers, first responders, hospital workers, and others who must work during the COVID-19 outbreak. Therapy is provided by licensed therapists who are offering their services for short-term support at reduced rates or pro-bono. Visit the website.
New Mexico Suicide Intervention Project
Updated December 27, 2021 NMSIP has implemented cutting edge prevention and intervention services to decrease risk behaviors related to suicide and increase resiliency and family support. NMSIP offers a model of collaboration that promotes the health of youth, families, and communities. Our services focus on offering pathways to wellness through the opportunity to develop life […]
CDC Coping Resources
Updated December 27, 2021 Tips for coping with stress from the CDC. Coping with stress during a COVID-19 outbreak will make you, your loved ones, and your community stronger. Visit the website.
Early Childhood
Video Message from Officials – Protect Your Children from COVID-19!
Watch this message from Silver City and Grant County officials and medical professionals about protecting your children and your family from COVID-19 given the significant increase in cases.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
CDC Update About Surface Cleaning Effectiveness
The principal mode by which people are infected with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) is through exposure to respiratory droplets carrying infectious virus. It is possible for people to be infected through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects (fomites), but the risk is generally considered to be low. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/science-and-research/surface-transmission.html) The most reliable way to […]
Study finds carcinogen above FDA limit in several hand sanitizer brands
As reported by CBS Morning, Valisure, an independent pharmacy and lab that tests drug products for quality, says it tested 260 products and found elevated levels of benzene in more than 20 of them. Benzene is a known human carcinogen, and exposure to it is known to cause blood disorders, including leukemia. Below is a […]
Updated FDA Warning – 115 Brands of Hand Sanitizer Tainted with Methanol
FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested […]
Domestic Violence
El Refugio, Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy of Southwest New Mexico
Updated December 27, 2021 El Refugio’s emergency shelter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Services are free and we assist with life skills development, children’s activities, safety planning, educational classes, and providing necessary referrals and resources. Transitional Housing services and Rapid Re-Housing services are also available. […]
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Updated December 27, 2021 Highly trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially in more than 200 languages with anyone in the United States who is experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. All calls are free and confidential. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Visit the website.
Sexual Assault
Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services
Updated December 27, 2021 Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services (SRSASS) is a non-profit Rape Crisis Center established in 2011 that provides services to survivors of sexual violence in Grant and Hidalgo Counties. SRSASS provides services to survivors of sexual violence and their families through case management services, crisis intervention services, community education and awareness […]
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Updated December 27, 2021 At NSVRC, we are doing our best to serve you as we collectively face this difficult time of uncertainty. As our daily lives are dramatically shifting, it has never been more critical for us to be there for one another as together, we respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Key resources […]
Education
COVID-19 Emergency Relief and Federal Student Aid
On Dec. 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) extended the student loan payment pause through May 1, 2022. The pause includes the following relief measures for eligible loans: a suspension of loan payments a 0% interest rate stopped collections on defaulted loans Visit the website.
Test to Stay Program for NM Schools
A $64 million grant from the American Rescue Plan through the CDC will provide funding for improved COVID-19 testing and resources at schools. The goal is to limit the length of time a student or staff needs to quarantine after being identified as a close contact. Check with your school for more information. Check out […]
State of NM Education Resources
Updated December 15, 2021 The Public Education Department is committed to keeping our school leaders and communities up to date about Coronavirus in New Mexico (COVID-19). NMPED and New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) are working together on a daily basis to share the most current information as well as to consult on protocols, procedures […]
Khan Academy
The Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Visit the website.
Help with Internet Expenses — the Emergency Broadband Benefit
Updated December 22, 2021 The Emergency Broadband Benefit is still available to eligible households until March 1, 2022! The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms. The Emergency […]
LIVE ONLINE TUTORING FROM THE NEW MEXICO STATE LIBRARY
Updated December 23, 2021 Brainfuse, an online tutoring and career coaching service, is now available to all New Mexico Residents, sponsored by the New Mexico State library. Brainfuse includes two services, HelpNow and JobNow. HelpNow is a unique tutoring and study suite designed for people of all ages. It consists of expert tutoring including one-to-one online homework help, skills building, […]
WNMU Tuition Assistance for Furloughed Workers
Updated December 23, 2021 A WNMU program that offers meaningful tuition assistance to those who’ve been furloughed and want to expand their training, qualifications or even start toward a new career. More information and online application .
Financial Hardship
Emergency Financial Relief for Students, Immigrants, and Workers Left Out
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is exposing what we have always known: our nation’s deep inequities and broken safety-net programs leave millions of people without help or relief. Today, we are seeing the painful reality for those who don’t have the luxuries of paid sick leave, unemployment benefits, or social safety net protections to help them […]
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-related Deaths In early April, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy was finalized today, and FEMA is now […]
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is Transitioning to the Affordable Connectivity Program 3/1/2022
There’s still time to sign up for the Emergency Broadband Benefit! Congress recently created the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new long-term, $14 billion program, which will replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. This investment in broadband affordability will help ensure we can afford the connections we need for work, school, health care and more for […]
Food Assistance in Grant County
Note that all times listed below are subject to change. Contact the food pantry for current schedules. The Commons Grant County Food Pantry at The Commons: 501 East 13th Street +Zip codes 88061, 88065, 88022, 88053 ONLY, choose ONE: First Saturday from 10–noon OR Last Wednesday from 4–6pm. For information please call 575-388-2988 https://thecommonsgrantcounty.org/. The […]
Resources Available in Silver City/Grant County during COVID-19 (food, utilities, shelter, medical, etc)
Updated December 15, 2021 This flyer is for printed distribution to agencies and clients, and lists resources of all kinds — community food support, shelter and utility assistance, options for transportation. There are also medical contacts (including the VA, HMS, Family Support Services, and more) and resources listed for Counseling & Support (including sexual assault, […]
SNAP Food Stamp Benefits Increased by More Than 25%
The average monthly per-person benefits for qualified recipients will rise from $121 to $157 President Joe Biden’s administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food aid available to needy families — the largest single increase in the program’s history. Starting in October, average benefits for food stamps — officially known […]
PNM urges past-due customers to immediately contact utility
Updated December 22, 2021 PNM is resuming disconnections as soon as August 16, for residential customers who are past due on their electric bill after the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has ended the temporary emergency COVID moratorium. Despite nonpayment, nearly 44,000 customers have been provided power for the last year and a half since […]
Financial Resources for New Mexicans During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery
Updated December 22, 2021 The pandemic and economic crisis have created financial hardships for many New Mexicans. Many families have had difficulty accessing the financial resources available to help meet basic needs. In response, we have created the Financial Resource Guide During COVID-19. The guide is a comprehensive source of information about assistance—and New Mexicans’ […]
Help with Internet Expenses — the Emergency Broadband Benefit
Updated December 22, 2021 The Emergency Broadband Benefit is still available to eligible households until March 1, 2022! The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms. The Emergency […]
Senior Utility Assistance
Seniors 60+ in need of financial assistance may apply for this support, and may qualify if they do not exceed the 200% income threshold. Call the NM Aging and Long-term Services Department at 1-800-432-2080 to check eligibility.
Free Weekly Credit Reports Until April 20, 2022
Three national credit reporting agencies are giving individuals access to monitor their credit report for free. Last year these agencies gave free weekly access to this benefit; now they’re extending it until April 20, 2022 Source: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2021/03/free-weekly-credit-reports-during-covid-extended-until-april-2022
COVID-19 Housing Cost Assistance Program
The COVID-19 Housing Cost Assistance Program provides emergency housing grants to income-eligible households and residents of tribal lands experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 health crisis. These grants are housing assistance payments made on behalf of income-eligible applicants and residents of tribal lands, up to $1,500 per month for a period of up to […]
USDA Temporarily Suspends Debt Collections, Foreclosures and Other Activities on Farm Loans for Several Thousand Distressed Borrowers Due to Coronavirus
Updated December 23, 2021 Due to the national public health emergency caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the temporary suspension of past-due debt collections and foreclosures for distressed borrowers under the Farm Storage Facility Loan and the Direct Farm Loan programs administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). […]
Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
The Restaurant Employee Relief Fund (“Fund”) was created to help restaurant industry employees experiencing extraordinary hardship in the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Through this Fund, grants will be made to restaurant industry employees who have been impacted by COVID-19, including a decrease in wages or loss of employment. Visit the website.
Food Assistance
Silver City Farmer’s Market / Double Up Food Bucks
Silver City Farmers’ Market accepts EBT and Pandemic-EBT cards and offers Double Up Food Bucks to double your SNAP benefits. Use your EBT card and get half off all purchases. Farmers’ Market is held weekly every Saturday 9 am — 12 pm, at the corner of Pope St. and College Avenue in the old Life […]
Food Assistance in Grant County
Note that all times listed below are subject to change. Contact the food pantry for current schedules. The Commons Grant County Food Pantry at The Commons: 501 East 13th Street +Zip codes 88061, 88065, 88022, 88053 ONLY, choose ONE: First Saturday from 10–noon OR Last Wednesday from 4–6pm. For information please call 575-388-2988 https://thecommonsgrantcounty.org/. The […]
Resources Available in Silver City/Grant County during COVID-19 (food, utilities, shelter, medical, etc)
Updated December 15, 2021 This flyer is for printed distribution to agencies and clients, and lists resources of all kinds — community food support, shelter and utility assistance, options for transportation. There are also medical contacts (including the VA, HMS, Family Support Services, and more) and resources listed for Counseling & Support (including sexual assault, […]
SNAP Food Stamp Benefits Increased by More Than 25%
The average monthly per-person benefits for qualified recipients will rise from $121 to $157 President Joe Biden’s administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food aid available to needy families — the largest single increase in the program’s history. Starting in October, average benefits for food stamps — officially known […]
Financial Resources for New Mexicans During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery
Updated December 22, 2021 The pandemic and economic crisis have created financial hardships for many New Mexicans. Many families have had difficulty accessing the financial resources available to help meet basic needs. In response, we have created the Financial Resource Guide During COVID-19. The guide is a comprehensive source of information about assistance—and New Mexicans’ […]
Health Care Coverage
Mental Health Resources
Places to Call for Help
Updated December 23, 2021
American Psychological Association COVID-19 www.apa.org/topics/covid-19
Crisis Text Line – Text ‘Home’ to 741-741. Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis.
Text TalkWithUs to 66746 (TTY 1-800-846-8517) if you or someone you care about is feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others.
Visit the Disaster Distress Helpline, which provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call 1-800-985-5990
Visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline to get help, identify abuse, plan for safety, or support others. Call 1-800-799-7233, chat live, or text START to 88788.
To Find A Therapist – Psychology Today’s Find a Therapist tool is a wonderful resource for discovering therapists in your area and according to your needs. You can also find quality inexpensive licensed professional therapists using a popular resource called BetterHelp.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Call 1-800-273-8255.
Call 911 if you are in an EMERGENCY SITUATION. If you feel like you’re going to hurt yourself, it is an emergency!
In New Mexico, if you or a loved one is experiencing any kind of emotional crisis, mental health or substance use concern, you can find help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line at 1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474) 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. You are not alone and it is normal to feel anxious and worried! You can confidentially reach out to talk to someone anytime and anyplace.
If You Just Want Someone to Hear You Out…
Call the Peer-to-Peer Warmline at (855) 466-7100. If you want to talk to someone who has been there and understands the emotional, mental, and behavioral health concerns you may be experiencing then call us to talk to a professional peer support specialist between 7:00 a.m. – 11:30pm MT, or by text from 6:00pm-11:00pm MT, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can reach the New Mexico Peer-to-Peer Warmline at 1-855-4NM-7100 (466-7100).
Financial Resources for New Mexicans During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery
Updated December 22, 2021
The pandemic and economic crisis have created financial hardships for many New Mexicans. Many families have had difficulty accessing the financial resources available to help meet basic needs. In response, we have created the Financial Resource Guide During COVID-19.
The guide is a comprehensive source of information about assistance—and New Mexicans’ rights to access it—available across the state now and in the future.
The guide includes information about programs funded through federal legislation like the American Recovery Plan Act, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, as well as long-standing state and local programs that can help families with food, housing, healthcare, child care, and more.
Access the resource guide here: http://nmpovertylaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NMCLP-COVID-Guide.pdf
Housing and Utility Assistance
Emergency Financial Relief for Students, Immigrants, and Workers Left Out
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is exposing what we have always known: our nation’s deep inequities and broken safety-net programs leave millions of people without help or relief. Today, we are seeing the painful reality for those who don’t have the luxuries of paid sick leave, unemployment benefits, or social safety net protections to help them […]
NM Eviction Moratorium to End, Homelessness Spike Worrisome
Tents and sleeping bags not only make living on the streets more bearable this time of year, they can often mean the difference between life and death. Homeless shelters in New Mexico are in need of both as the COVID-induced eviction moratorium nears an end and colder temperatures arrive. Georgia Evans, development associate for the […]
Resources Available in Silver City/Grant County during COVID-19 (food, utilities, shelter, medical, etc)
Updated December 15, 2021 This flyer is for printed distribution to agencies and clients, and lists resources of all kinds — community food support, shelter and utility assistance, options for transportation. There are also medical contacts (including the VA, HMS, Family Support Services, and more) and resources listed for Counseling & Support (including sexual assault, […]
PNM urges past-due customers to immediately contact utility
Updated December 22, 2021 PNM is resuming disconnections as soon as August 16, for residential customers who are past due on their electric bill after the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has ended the temporary emergency COVID moratorium. Despite nonpayment, nearly 44,000 customers have been provided power for the last year and a half since […]
Financial Resources for New Mexicans During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery
Updated December 22, 2021 The pandemic and economic crisis have created financial hardships for many New Mexicans. Many families have had difficulty accessing the financial resources available to help meet basic needs. In response, we have created the Financial Resource Guide During COVID-19. The guide is a comprehensive source of information about assistance—and New Mexicans’ […]
Senior Utility Assistance
Seniors 60+ in need of financial assistance may apply for this support, and may qualify if they do not exceed the 200% income threshold. Call the NM Aging and Long-term Services Department at 1-800-432-2080 to check eligibility.
COVID-19 Housing Cost Assistance Program
The COVID-19 Housing Cost Assistance Program provides emergency housing grants to income-eligible households and residents of tribal lands experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 health crisis. These grants are housing assistance payments made on behalf of income-eligible applicants and residents of tribal lands, up to $1,500 per month for a period of up to […]
Supporting People in Need (SPIN)
Updated December 23, 2021 S.P.I.N, Supporting People In Need, is a non-profit program in Silver City NM, that began in Feb. 2017. This program is working towards providing permanent supportive housing for the homeless who suffer from disabilities, a concept that has been shown to be successful in many other communities. Supportive Housing is an evidence-based […]
Workforce
Financial Resources for New Mexicans During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery
Updated December 22, 2021 The pandemic and economic crisis have created financial hardships for many New Mexicans. Many families have had difficulty accessing the financial resources available to help meet basic needs. In response, we have created the Financial Resource Guide During COVID-19. The guide is a comprehensive source of information about assistance—and New Mexicans’ […]
Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
Updated December 23, 2021 This guidance is intended to inform employers and workers in most workplace settings outside of healthcare to help them identify risks of being exposed to and/or contracting COVID-19 at work and to help them determine appropriate control measures to implement. Separate guidance is applicable to healthcare (CDC guidance) and emergency response […]
LIVE ONLINE TUTORING FROM THE NEW MEXICO STATE LIBRARY
Updated December 23, 2021 Brainfuse, an online tutoring and career coaching service, is now available to all New Mexico Residents, sponsored by the New Mexico State library. Brainfuse includes two services, HelpNow and JobNow. HelpNow is a unique tutoring and study suite designed for people of all ages. It consists of expert tutoring including one-to-one online homework help, skills building, […]
WNMU Tuition Assistance for Furloughed Workers
Updated December 23, 2021 A WNMU program that offers meaningful tuition assistance to those who’ve been furloughed and want to expand their training, qualifications or even start toward a new career. More information and online application .
Unemployment Benefits
Emergency Financial Relief for Students, Immigrants, and Workers Left Out
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is exposing what we have always known: our nation’s deep inequities and broken safety-net programs leave millions of people without help or relief. Today, we are seeing the painful reality for those who don’t have the luxuries of paid sick leave, unemployment benefits, or social safety net protections to help them […]
Financial Resources for New Mexicans During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery
Updated December 22, 2021 The pandemic and economic crisis have created financial hardships for many New Mexicans. Many families have had difficulty accessing the financial resources available to help meet basic needs. In response, we have created the Financial Resource Guide During COVID-19. The guide is a comprehensive source of information about assistance—and New Mexicans’ […]
Motor Vehicle
Legal Services
Legal Resources Available
Updated December 22, 2021
Need free legal help? New Mexico Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic in which qualifying users post civil legal question to be answered by pro bono attorneys licensed in their state. Question topics include Family, Divorce, Custody, Housing, Eviction, Homelessness, Consumer Rights, Financial, Work, Employment, Unemployment, Health and Disability, Civil Rights, Income Maintenance, Juvenile and Education Law. ABA Free Legal Answers is a project of the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service. If you would like more information about the site, please visit the Committee’s Free Legal Answers website.
The New Mexico Legal Resources for the Elderly program helps New Mexicans age 55 and older. Call 1-800-876-6657.
The Silver City New Mexico Legal Aid office is open M-F 8:30am – 12pm, 1:00-5:00 pm, 301 W. College Avenue, (575) 388-0091, https://www.legalaidoffices.com/city/nm-silver_city. Intake is closed until January 3, 2022. Please call for services.
The New Mexico Courts website has a self-help section here, offering general information about how to represent yourself in court: https://self-help.nmcourts.gov/self-help-guide/
Find information about your rights, programs to help families, and advocacy to ensure that all New Mexicans have access to critical services at New Mexico Poverty Law Center. For Eviction Rights, Worker Rights, and Support Programs go to www.nmpovertylaw.org/covid-19-resources
Military and Veterans: ABA Home Front provides legal information, resources, and a directory of legal programs for veterans, service members, and military families. Programs listed include military legal assistance offices, legal aid and pro bono organizations, lawyer referral and information services, and military-specific programs where available. Visit www.abahomefront.org.
Military: The ABA Military Pro Bono Project accepts case referrals from military attorneys on behalf of junior-enlisted, active-duty military personnel facing civil legal issues, and it works to place these cases with pro bono attorneys. Visit www.militaryprobono.org.
The State Bar General Referral Program connects you to an attorney for a 30-minute consultation for a $35 fee. After that, you decide if you need further services from the attorney and come to an agreement with them about costs. Details about the program are at https://www.sbnm.org/For-Public/I-Need-a-Lawyer or by phone: 505-797-6066 or 1-800-876-6227 (select option 2). You can also search the State Bar directory here: https://www.sbnm.org/For-Public/I-Need-a-Lawyer/Online-Bar-Directory
For more information, check out the Silver City Public Library blog – https://silvercitypubliclibrary.org/2021/04/01/civil-legal-assistance-updated-info/
