These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Keep it calm and private
Talk in a private spot. Share only with staff who need to know.
You can say"Thank you for telling me. Let's work out tonight and your registration."
2Find out their rules
You can ask"Are you on probation or parole? What did your officer say about where you can live?"
You can ask"When and where did you last register?"
Probation or parole may limit where they live, who they live with, and being near children. The officer decides.
NM Corrections Department - Probation and Parole District 6A
Adult probation and parole office
575-388-7312
1622 E. Pine St., Silver City · Weekdays
Bring
- Release papers
- registration papers
- any ID
3Register with the Grant County Sheriff
In New Mexico, people who must register do it with the sheriff of the county where they live or stay.
Homeless or no fixed address: they must register each address or place they stay with that county's sheriff no later than 5 business days after any change.
Grant County Sheriff's Office
Sex offender registration (including registrants without a fixed address)
(575) 574-0100 · 24/7:
911
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City
You can say"Being homeless does not stop the duty to register. The sheriff can tell you how to register without an address."
Moving to another county or state? They must register there too. Ask the sheriff before leaving.
At the Gospel MissionFree mail service: Their Name, c/o Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, NM 88061.
4Look for a place to sleep
You can say"Some shelters cannot take people on the registry. Let's call ahead so you are not turned away at the door."
SPIN (Supporting People In Need)
Seasonal Overnight Shelter (SOS)
575-956-6131
610 N. Silver St. (cul-de-sac at 7th St. and Gold, behind the public works yard), Silver City · Opens every night at 5:00 pm and has stayed open beyond the winter months (SPIN reported 3,900 bed nights in one quarter of 2025). Call to check it is open.
Silver City Street Outreach
Street outreach and drop-in center
575-519-5810
714 N. Bullard St. (the OASIS), Silver City · Daily 10:30am-4:00pm, depending on volunteers
Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission
Emergency shelter and recovery program
(575) 523-7727
1050 W Amador Ave, Las Cruces · Intake Mon-Fri 12-3:30pm
New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness
Coordinated Entry (Balance of State)
505-217-9570
· Mon-Fri business hours
At the Gospel MissionBreakfast and lunch on weekdays, showers, laundry and the clothing bank.
Sleeping outside? See the guide "Sleeping outside and needs gear (tent, sleeping bag, blankets)".
5Get legal help
Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD)
Free criminal defense lawyer for people who cannot afford one
575-541-3193
505 S. Main St., Suite 121, Las Cruces · Las Cruces office 8am-4pm; applications until 3:30pm
New Mexico Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid (local office)
575-388-0091
2005 Hwy 180 W, Suite 500, Silver City
NM Corrections Department - Reentry Division
Release planning and reentry programs for people leaving state prison
505-500-9347
4337 NM 14, Santa Fe · Statewide phone/online; weekday business hours
Just released? See the guide "Just got out of jail or prison".
More help like this
Just got out of jail or prisonUse when someone was released from jail or prison in the last few days and needs a place to sleep, food, ID, medicine and to check in with probation or parole.Has a court date, a warrant, or needs legal helpUse when someone has a court date, thinks they may have a warrant, owes court fines, or needs a lawyer for a criminal or civil problem.A loved one is in jail or prisonUse when a family member is in jail or prison and the family wants to visit, send money, or needs help while they're gone.Needs a lawyer for divorce, custody, child support or a protection orderUse when someone needs help with divorce, custody, visitation, child support, guardianship, or a protection order.Needs immigration help or speaks little EnglishUse when someone has immigration questions, a hearing, needs papers, or needs help in Spanish or another language.Wants to clear (expunge) a criminal recordUse when an arrest or conviction record keeps someone from jobs or housing and they want to see if it can be cleared (expunged), or need a copy of their record.
See all guides in Court, jail and re-entry →
This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer
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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City,
575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.