Free Transportation for Seniors in New Mexico

By Maurice

If you're looking for free transportation for seniors in New Mexico, you’re in the right place!

This page is a complete resource for free transportation for the elderly in the state of New Mexico.

Check out the resources below, and if you have a resource to add, please contact us!

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Map of Free Transportation for Seniors in New Mexico

List of Free Transportation for Seniors in New Mexico

Catholic Charities of Albuquerque - Senior Transportation

Program Description:

Catholic Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation serving central New Mexico and is a member of Catholic Charities USA, one of the largest non-profit human services networks in the United States.

We are dedicated to finding solutions to some of the most pressing social challenges individuals, children and families face, regardless of race, religion, country of origin, disabilities, gender, age or sexual orientation.

We serve individuals and families throughout Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, and Santa Fe counties with a broad spectrum of services geared towards reducing poverty, improving personal opportunity, and encouraging opportunities for service. With about 85 staff members and over 200 volunteers, our agency has been working to create hope for those in need for over 70 years.

Although grounded in Catholic Social Teachings and inspired by faith, Catholic Charities provides services to those in need regardless of faith.

Service Area: Central New Mexico
Transportation Services Provided: Medical appointments, groceries and meet their day-to-day needs.
Eligibility Criteria: Client must be:

This program is open to everyone over the age of 65, regardless of income level.

Application Details: TO SIGN UP/SCHEDULE FOR RIDES:

Please call us at: (505) 724-4659 to schedule.

Other Details:

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No charge but donations are always gratefully accepted.

City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Services - Senior Transportation

Program Description:

The Department of Senior Affairs provides many services to older adults. These include:

Home Services
Hot Meals and Satellite Centers
Transportation Assistance
Senior Info Line
Care Coordination
Silver Alert

More than 70,000 one-way transportation trips are provided to seniors in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County annually. The trips vary from group rides to meal sites for lunch and activities to grocery stores, to individual rides to medical appointments. Transportation is also provided to volunteer stations for Foster Grandparents.

Service Area: City of Albuquerque.
Transportation Services Provided: The trips vary from group rides to meal sites for lunch and activities to grocery stores, to individual rides to medical appointments.
Eligibility Criteria: Client must be:

Services are provided for persons 60 years of age and over.

Application Details: TO SIGN UP/SCHEDULE FOR RIDES:

Contact our Transportation Program at (505) 764-6464.

Other Details:

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ADA-Accessible vehicles are available.
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Priority is given to those who have medical appointments.
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Reservations are required for this service.
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Transportation is also provided to volunteer stations for Foster Grandparents.
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Pricing information is not available on the website.

Sandoval County Community Services Department - Senior Services

Program Description:

The Sandoval County Senior Program mission is to provide a continuum of social support and health services which meet the needs of older individuals and maximize independence, so that they may live life on their own terms in their own communities.

The Sandoval County Senior Program is dedicated to improve the quality of life of our citizens by providing access to culturally sensitive and comprehensive health and social services. Sandoval County has been operating the Senior Program for over 20 years.

Sandoval County encompasses 3,716 square miles. It includes the incorporated municipalities of Bernalillo, Cuba, Corrales, Jemez Springs, Placitas and Rio Rancho and numerous unincorporated communities, San Ysidro, the chartered community of Cochiti Lake, all or portions of nine Indian Pueblos, three Navajo Chapters and part of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation.

The Senior Program is comprised of six Senior Centers, one Meal Site, a Transportation Program, a Frail and Elderly Program and a Volunteer Program. The program provides countywide services from locations in Rio Rancho, Corrales, Placitas, Bernalillo, Pena Blanca, Jemez and Cuba.

Service Area: Rio Rancho, Sandoval County
Transportation Services Provided: to and from the center for meals, activities and recreational events scheduled at or away from the center and medical appointments, prescription pick-ups, activities, local shopping and banking.
Eligibility Criteria: Client must be:

A senior is registered into the program through an assessment that is conducted by program staff that determines the status and needs of the senior. Re-assessments are conducted on an annual basis or sooner if the senior has a life changing event. Homebound seniors are re-assessed every six months and at every life change.

Application Details: TO SIGN UP/SCHEDULE FOR RIDES:

Please contact: Janice Mortensen, Manager
Phone: (505) 867-7547

Other Details:

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Sandoval County does not charge for services, however, donations are always appreciated.
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No senior is ever denied services based on whether or not they make a donation.

Santa Fe Senior Center - Senior Transportation

Program Description:

The Division of Senior Services offers a variety of programs to senior citizens at five senior centers throughout the City of Santa Fe. Our services are essential parts of a long-term care system that enables seniors to remain active within their community while continuing to live independently and comfortably within their own home.

If you are age 60 or over, we invite and encourage you to utilize and participate in these various services. Most services and/or activities are free and some ask for a suggested donation. These programs are here for you and we take pride in ensuring the highest quality of service is provided.

Service Area: City of Santa Fe
Transportation Services Provided: Medical appointments, groceries and meet their day-to-day needs.
Eligibility Criteria: Client must be:

Be 60 years of age or over; or be the legal spouse of a member age 60 or over, residing at the same address; or for meals only, be disabled and living at Luisa, Pasatiempo, or Villa Consuelo (senior housing).

Application Details: TO SIGN UP/SCHEDULE FOR RIDES:

To schedule a ride call (505) 955-4700.
Linda Quesada-Ortiz, Project Manager/Dispatch, P: (505) 955-4702,

Individuals age 60 or over who participate at any City of Santa Fe Senior Center or utilize the Division of Senior Services curriculum must register with our Division. We secure program funding each time a registered senior prints his or her name on our various sign-in sheets e.g. meals, health screenings, fitness activities, transportation, in-home assistance, etc., which allows us to continue providing services.

Registration is free and is conducted at the Mary Esther Gonzales (MEG) Senior Center, located at 1121 Alto Street, Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. When you register, a staff member will fill out a form with you, which asks for your date of birth, the last four digits (only) of your Social Security number, an emergency contact name and phone number and has a brief assessment to be completed.

Other Details:

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There is a suggested donation of .50垄 per ride or a book of 25 rides is available for a suggested donation of $10.00, saving you $2.50.
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Transportation services are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm for registered seniors age 60 and over.
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Rides to medical appointments are given priority over all other rides.
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Transportation reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance and before 4:00 pm.