A free directory of 1404 places to get help in and around Grant County, New Mexico: shelter, food, recovery, health care, benefits, legal help and more. Kept up to date by the Silver City Gospel Mission.
Car broke down, or can't pay for gasUse when someone's car broke down, needs a repair to keep working, or they can't pay for gas to get to work, a doctor, or another town.
Needs a driver's license to get a jobUse when a job requires a driver's license, or someone needs to drive to get to work, and they have never had a license or need a first New Mexico license.
Corre Cantinas safe ride home (Fri-Sat nights)confirmed October 2026
Transportation · 1 miles from Silver City
After-hours on-demand ride home on Friday and Saturday nights in Silver City (and Deming). Call for pickup; last call 11:45pm. $3.50 one way, $7 round trip, exact change.
Curb-to-curb ride by reservation (demand response)confirmed October 2026
Seniors and disability · Transportation · 1 miles from Silver City
Curb-to-curb rides by reservation. Book at least one business day ahead before 4pm, up to two weeks out, first come first served. Wheelchair lifts; oxygen and service animals OK.
Free weekday bus. Silver Route loops Silver City about every hour (GRMC, Food Basket, WNMU, Walmart). Copper Route goes to Santa Clara, Bayard and Hurley. Bus can detour up to 1/4 mile if you call ahead.
Hours: Buses Mon-Fri about 7:35am-4:30pm; office Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. No weekend or holiday service.
Where: 3033 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM (map)
Who it's for: Open to the public. Children 11 and under must ride with an adult. Route detours have a charge and must be set up by calling the office (drivers cannot schedule them).
Bus between Silver City and Deming on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Leaves Silver City terminal 6:45am; leaves Deming 3:45pm. Runs only if riders call by 4pm the business day before.
HMS child car seat program (reduced-cost car seats and boosters)confirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · Transportation · 1 miles from Silver City
Education, distribution and installation of child safety seats through the NM Child Safety Seat Distribution Program. Limited reduced-cost car seats and boosters for low-income families who meet program rules.
HMS patient transportation (rides to HMS appointments)confirmed October 2026
Medical care · Transportation · 1 miles from Silver City
Free scheduled rides to and from HMS medical, dental, behavioral health and family support appointments. Not emergency transport. Vehicles equipped for seniors and people with disabilities.
Hours: Mon-Fri; pick-up times vary by location. Closed weekends.
Where: Silver City, NM
Who it's for: Established HMS patients (seen at HMS in the last 3 years) living in Grant or Hidalgo County, going to the nearest HMS clinic offering the service. Minors must ride with a parent or guardian. Priority to people with no other ride.
Bring: Request the ride at least 72 hours before the appointment.
NM Motor Vehicle Division - Silver City field office
State ID and driver's licenseconfirmed October 2026
ID and documents · Transportation · 1 miles from Silver City
State MVD field office: driver's licenses, state ID cards (REAL ID or Standard), permits, tests, reinstatement. Gives a temporary paper ID the same day. ID card free if homeless or 75+. Local line listed by MVD: 575-538-3281.
Who it's for: New Mexico residents. A Standard ID (not valid for flights or federal buildings) does not require proof of lawful status. The ID card is free for people experiencing homelessness (attestation signed by the person or by a shelter/nonprofit such as the Mission; no notary needed) or age 75 and older. Driver's licenses are not free. Most offices require an appointment (book online at mvd.newmexico.gov or call 888-683-4636).
Bring: Originals only. REAL ID: birth cert or passport + SSN proof (SS card, W-2, SSA-1099, pay stub) + 2 NM address proofs. Standard: MVD List A paper + 2 address proofs, or a shelter/nonprofit letter if homeless.
Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services (SRSASS)
Food, transportation and housing help for survivorsconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Food · Domestic and sexual violence · Transportation · 1 miles from Silver City
For survivors: emergency food items, bus passes, help finding housing (including emergency hotel stays), help with government applications, and local referrals.
Earn-a-Bike, low-cost used bikes and DIY repair shopconfirmed October 2026
Transportation · 1 miles from Silver City
Community bike shop: volunteer-run Earn-a-Bike program lets people earn a bicycle by learning repairs; sells reconditioned bikes cheaply; open workshop with tools and mechanics to help you fix your own bike. Sliding scale and no one turned away for inabil
Commuter flights Silver City to Albuquerque and Phoenixconfirmed October 2026
Transportation · 15 miles from Silver City
Small commuter airline flying from Grant County Airport (SVC, between Silver City and Hurley) nonstop to Albuquerque Sunport (about 1 hour) and Phoenix. Useful for VA/UNM appointments in Albuquerque or out-of-state travel when driving is not possible.
Sunset Limited passenger train stop (Deming)confirmed October 2026
Transportation · 53 miles from Silver City
Nearest Amtrak stop to Silver City. The Sunset Limited (Los Angeles to New Orleans via Tucson and El Paso) stops here three days a week each direction; platform with shelter only.
Nearest Greyhound intercity bus stop to Silver Cityconfirmed October 2026
Transportation · 53 miles from Silver City
Greyhound does not stop in Silver City. The nearest stop is Deming (McDonald's parking lot), with service east to El Paso and west to Tucson/Phoenix. Agencies such as the Salvation Army sometimes help buy tickets to reunite people with family.
Catron County Commission on Aging - Glenwood Senior Center
Senior meals and monthly food distribution (Glenwood)confirmed October 2026
Food · Seniors and disability · Transportation · 60 miles from Silver City
Glenwood senior center serving lunches and home-delivered meals for elders, plus a Roadrunner Food Bank distribution once a month. Commission also offers assisted transportation.
Some help people need still isn't available in Grant County, like inpatient detox, a local public defender office, and help applying for disability. See the list, and tell us if your organization can help fill one, or if you know of help we've missed.
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Kept by the Silver City Gospel Mission · 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, NM 88061 · 575-388-5071 · Updated October 29, 2026.
Information comes from the providers themselves, public sources and our staff. It is offered as a help, not a guarantee; please call ahead.