Programs and Emergency Resources for Adults

Internet Access Resources

To help make online learning equally accessible to all, many Internet Service Providers in New Mexico are offering free service and Wi-Fi hotspots during this public health crisis. A complete listing of providers and their current offers, compiled by the New Mexico Department of Information Technology, is posted on the New Mexico Public Education Department coronavirus webpage. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance has also begun compiling a multi-state listing of free and low-cost internet plans available to people during this outbreak.

Voter information

To view/ verify your current voter registration: https://voterportal.servis.sos.state.nm.us/WhereToVote.aspx
To update or request a new voter registration: https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx
Consider requesting an Absentee Ballot. Any registered voter can do so in New Mexico and it can be done online within 60 days of an election. For the June 2nd New Mexico Primary Election, online Absentee Ballot Requests can be made beginning in early April. https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/AbsenteeApplication.aspx

Local Business and Employee Support

Given the ongoing impact to businesses, please see the links below for some possible assistance options:
Senator Heinrich has set up a virtual job fair on his page
Disaster Assistance Loan portal. If you are unsure of how to apply, begin by watching this slide presentation on how to apply for disaster loans.
In addition, the New Mexico Economic Development Department has created state-specific programs to "assist businesses seeking emergency loans or lines of credit to deal with negative economic impacts from COVID-19. For more information, go to the NMEDD COVID-19 response page
Advice on working from home
Heritage resources

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Many of our programs are scheduled based on community interest. Use the form above to send us your ideas.