Transportation assistance helps women get to work, court, prenatal appointments, childcare, and DV shelters. Public transit passes are often free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT, which covers rides to all covered medical visits at no cost), and WIC. Many workforce and job training programs include bus passes, and the Ways to Work program funds low-interest car loans for working parents. Domestic violence shelters often coordinate confidential relocation transportation through VAWA-funded programs. In rural areas, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs operate through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance.
New Mexico district courts handle divorce and custody in each of its 13 judicial districts. The Child Support Enforcement Division operates under HSD. Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe are the largest cities. New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) and the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence provide statewide civil legal aid and safety services for women.
ABQ RIDE operates the City of Albuquerque's bus system from a downtown hub at 100 1st St SW, including the Rapid Ride 766 and 777 lines and ART along Central Avenue. Call 505-243-7433 weekdays for routes and schedules; reduced fares are available for seniors, students, and Medicare cardholders.
505-243-7433 · 100 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 · Routes run daily · Visit Website
Rio Metro's Rail Runner Express connects Belen, Los Lunas, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe along the central NM corridor with commuter trains Mon-Sat. Call 866-795-7245 for schedules and fares; monthly passes make daily commuting affordable for women working in Santa Fe but living in Albuquerque.
866-795-7245 · 100 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 · Mon-Sat schedules · Visit Website
Santa Fe Trails is the City of Santa Fe's bus system with routes covering downtown, the Plaza, the southside, and connecting to the Rail Runner Express station. Call 505-955-2001 weekdays for schedules; fares are modest with discounts for seniors and disabled riders.
505-955-2001 · Santa Fe, NM 87501 · Mon-Sat routes · Visit Website
RoadRUNNER Transit operates City of Las Cruces buses Mon-Sat across Las Cruces and connecting to NMSU. Call 575-541-2500 for routes; fares are nominal and seniors, students, and disabled riders ride free with proper ID.
575-541-2500 · Las Cruces, NM · Mon-Sat routes · Visit Website
Human Services Department provides transportation assistance for TANF participants and Centennial Care members needing non-emergency medical transportation. Call 800-283-4465 weekdays to ask about your specific eligibility category. Free for qualifying participants.
800-283-4465 · Statewide Service · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Sun Van is ABQ RIDE's ADA-required paratransit service providing door-to-door rides for Albuquerque residents whose disabilities prevent them from using fixed-route buses. Eligibility requires application and assessment. Call 505-764-6165 weekdays to start the application.
505-764-6165 · Albuquerque, NM · Service hours vary · Visit Website
Dial 211 to find non-emergency medical transportation, faith-based ride programs, and local volunteer-driver networks that serve NM women across the state, especially in rural counties where fixed-route transit doesn't exist. Bilingual, 24/7, free.
211 · Statewide Service · 24/7
Amtrak's Southwest Chief stops in Albuquerque, Lamy (Santa Fe), Las Vegas NM, Raton, and Gallup, connecting New Mexicans to Los Angeles and Chicago. Discounts available for seniors, veterans, children, and riders with disabilities.
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Greyhound serves New Mexico with stops in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, and other cities, providing long-distance intercity bus service to destinations across the US. Tickets often cheaper than Amtrak for shorter trips.
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FlixBus serves New Mexico with low-cost intercity routes connecting Albuquerque to Denver, El Paso, and other regional hubs — often cheaper than Greyhound and with free WiFi on most buses.
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Federal DOT hub covering public transit, rail, and accessibility resources, with funding flows that support NM Rail Runner, ABQ RIDE, and rural transit programs across the state's 33 counties.
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211.org confirms what transportation assistance is available in your specific NM zip code — including bus pass programs, gas voucher programs run by Catholic Charities or Salvation Army, and faith-based volunteer drivers in rural counties.
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VA's free transportation to medical appointments for eligible veterans, coordinated through the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque and community-based outpatient clinics. Apply through your local VA medical center.
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Modivcare provides non-emergency medical transportation for Centennial Care (NM Medicaid) members to covered medical appointments. Call your managed care organization to arrange rides; service is free for eligible Medicaid recipients.
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AAA Foundation publishes senior-driving resources, safety programs, and CarFit assessments — relevant for NM women supporting aging parents who need to evaluate whether to keep driving in retirement communities like those in Las Cruces and Rio Rancho.
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NADTC is the federal resource on transportation options for older adults and people with disabilities, with NM-specific information on rural transit, accessible service, and the Older Americans Act funding that supports senior transportation programs.
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