Santa Fe County Senior Services /  Centers

WELCOME TO SANTA FE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES!

Main Office: 505-992-3069

ABEDON LOPEZ SR. SENIOR CENTER NOW OPEN!

Bennie J. Chavez Senior Center is now open Monday thru Friday 9am to 3pm

Please see Calendar for scheduled Activites!

About Santa Fe County Senior Services

Santa Fe County Senior Services is proud to redefine the 60+ community and the senior center experience. Our senior centers are vibrant, welcoming, and full of opportunities to connect, learn, and enjoy each day. We are honored to serve individuals age 60 and older by offering engaging programs that support creativity, wellness, and a strong sense of community.

Our services are guided by the Older Americans Act (OAA), a federal program that helps older adults maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life. Through this support, we provide essential services designed to meet you where you are in life.

Join us at one of our senior centers to enjoy congregate meals, where you can share a nutritious lunch while building friendships and staying socially connected. If you are unable to cook or travel, our home-delivered meal program ensures you continue to receive healthy meals right at your door. We also offer transportation services to help you get to and from our centers, medical appointments, and essential errands—making it easier to stay active and independent.

In addition to these services, our centers offer a wide variety of activities including yoga, stretching and movement, strength training, tai chi and qi gong, beading, weaving, tin work, line dancing, ceramics, painting, monthly day trips, and more. These programs are designed to support strength, balance, mobility, mental wellness, and meaningful social connection.

At Santa Fe County Senior Services, you’ll find more than just services—you’ll find community, support, and a place to belong. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Eligibility Requirements

Santa Fe County Senior Services provides nutritious meals through both our senior centers (congregate meals) and home-delivered meal program. These services are designed to support health, independence, and connection.

Who Is Eligible?

You may be eligible for services if you are:

  • 60 years of age or older
  • Married to someone who is 60 years of age or older
  • A person with a disability who lives with and accompanies an eligible individual

All participants are welcomed without discrimination.

For more information, please call our main office at 505-992-3069

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How To Register for Services

Getting started with Santa Fe County Senior Services is simple and free.

Individuals 60 years of age or older, or those otherwise eligible, are welcome to register for our senior center programs, home-delivered meals, and transportation services.

What to Expect:

Your local Activity Program Coordinator will guide you through a quick and confidential registration process, either:

  • At your local senior center, or
  • In your home, if you are homebound

Activity Program Coordinators are responsible for completing all eligibility assessments and ensuring you are connected to the services that best meet your needs.

During registration, we will ask for basic information such as:

  • Name and date of birth
  • Address and phone number
  • Emergency contact information
  • A brief health and wellness assessment to better support your needs

All information is kept confidential and is used to ensure accurate service delivery and compliance with program requirements

Why Register?

Registering helps us connect you to services and also allows us to secure funding to continue supporting seniors in our community.

Get Started Today

To register, renew, or update your information, please contact:

  • Your local Senior Center Activity Coordinator, or
  • 505-992-3069

We’re here to help and look forward to welcoming you.

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Meal Services

Congregate Meal Program (Senior Center Meals)

Join us at any of our senior centers for a delicious, nutritious lunch and the opportunity to connect with others in a warm and welcoming environment.

Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in a congregate (group) setting that encourages social interaction, friendship, and community.

  • Open to individuals 60 years of age and older
  • A suggested donation of $1.50 is appreciated, but not required
  • Guests under 60 are welcome for $7.50 per meal

Whether you come for the meal, the conversation, or the sense of community, we look forward to welcoming you.

Home-Delivered Meals (Meals Delivered to Your Home)

Santa Fe County Senior Services proudly provides home-delivered meals to support older adults who are unable to prepare meals or attend a senior center.

This service helps ensure you continue to receive nutritious meals while maintaining your independence and safety at home.

Who Qualifies?

You may be eligible if you:

  • 60 years of age or older
  • Are homebound due to health, mobility, or transportation challenges
  • Do not have a regular source of meal preparation or assistance
  • A suggested donation of $1.50 per meal is appreciated, but not required

Our team will complete a simple in-home assessment to determine eligibility and ensure services meet your needs.

How to Get Started

If you or a loved one may benefit from home-delivered meals, please call our office at: 505-992-3069

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Transportation Services

Santa Fe County Senior Services offers safe, reliable, and affordable door-to-door transportation to help older adults stay independent and connected to their community.

Our friendly and trained drivers provide transportation for:

  • Medical appointments (priority service)
  • Grocery shopping
  • Pharmacy visits and prescription pick-up

Who Can Use This Service?

Transportation is available to eligible individuals 60 years of age and older who live outside Santa Fe city limits but within Santa Fe County.

Hours of Service:

 Monday through Friday  8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

How to Schedule a Ride

  • Call  505-992-3069
  • Schedule at least 24 hours in advance

Be ready to provide:

  • Pickup location
  • Destination
  • Appointment time
  • Contact phone number

To get started, participants must complete a simple registration process.

What to Expect:

  • Door-to-door service with assistance getting in and out of the vehicle
  • Accessible vehicles available for mobility needs
  • Drivers ensure safe arrival, but are unable to stay during appointments or provide medical assistance

A suggested donation of $1.00 per ride is appreciated, but not required

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Additional Assistance Via CONNECT

If you are in need of food, housing, transportation, in-home assistance, chore services, or related assistance, please fill out the CONNECT assistance inquiry form found here https://www.santafecountynm.gov/community-services/hhsd/ahc to be connected to a Navigator who can help you find services and resources within the community

For more information, please contact:

Ian Donnelley, CONNECT Navigator
Santa Fe County Community Services Department
Itdonnelly@santafecountynm.gov
505-986-6239

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Senior Advisory Board

The Senior Services Advisory Board is a wonderful way for Seniors to ensure an active voice in helping to shape services provided to Seniors within Santa Fe County. The Senior Services Advisory Board makes recommendations and suggestions, articulates needs, and presents ideas and solutions to help advance area resources for Santa Fe County Seniors. If you are interested in serving or learning more, please get in touch with your local Senior Center at the numbers listed below or our main office at 505-992-3069.

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Senior Center Directory & Hours Of Operation

Abedon Lopez Senior Center (Santa Cruz): 9am-3pm, Monday thru Friday
Activities Coordinator: Josie Atilano
155A Camino De Quintana
Santa Cruz, NM, 87567
505-995-2749

Bennie J Chavez Senior Center (Chimayo): 9am-3pm, Monday thru Friday
Activities Coordinator: Jonathan Pacheco
354 Juan Medina Rd
Chimayo, NM, 87522
505-351-4686

Edgewood Senior Center: 9am-3pm, Monday thru Friday
Activities Coordinator: Aaron Price
114 Quail Trail
Edgewood, NM, 87015
505-281-2515

El Rancho Senior Center: 9am-3pm Monday thru Friday
Activities Coordinator: Ivonne Velazco
394 County Road 84
Santa Fe, NM, 87506
505-455-2195

Ken & Patty Adam Senior Center (Eldorado): 9am –3pm, Monday thru Friday
Activities Coordinator: Lula M. Yount
16 Avenida Torreon
Santa Fe, NM, 87508
505-466-1039

Rufina Meal Site (Santa Fe): 11:30am-1pm, Monday thru Friday
Activities Coordinator: Sonia Otero
2323 Casa Rufina RoadSanta Fe, NM, 87507
505-471-9800

 

Lunch is served from 11:30am-1:00pm at all Santa Fe County Senior Centers during their days of operation.

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Santa Fe County Senior Services Staff Directory:

Main Office: 4250 Airport Rd, Santa Fe, NM, 87507, 505-992-3069

For transportation scheduling, home-delivered meal cancellations, or general information, please call the main office number above.

Administration

  • Senior Administrative Program Manager: Matilda “Mattie” Byers — 505-992-9840
  • Program Manager: Gina Montoya-Saiz — 505-992-9876 or 505-469-2871
  • Program Administrator: Rosemary Bailey — 505-992-9853
  • Accountant: Brandon Martinez --- 505-995-9527

Activity Program Coordinators

  • Abedon Lopez Sr. Senior Center: Josie Atilano --- 505-995-2749
  • Bennie J. Chavez Senior Center: Jonathan Pacheco --- 505-986-6217
  • Casa Rufina Lunch Site: Sonia Otero -- 505-986-6214
  • Edgewood Senior Center: Aaron Price --- 505-281-2515
  • El Rancho Senior Center: Ivonne Velazco --- 505-455-2195
  • Ken & Patty Adam Senior Center: Lula Yount --- 505-995-9561

Please note: Activity Program Coordinators are often assisting participants at their centers or out in the community. If you are unable to reach them directly, please leave a voicemail or contact our main office at 505-992-3069 for immediate assistance.

Nutrition Services

  • Nutrition Coordinator: James Martinez -- 505-995-2745

Transportation Services

  • Transportation Coordinator: Vacant -- 505-992-3040
  • Transportation Dispatcher: Rosalie Vigil -- 505-992-3069

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More Information & Helpful Links for Older Adults

  • Menus
  • Activities Calendars
  • Senior Services Strategic Plan
  • CONNECT Program and Resource Directory
  • Santa Fe County Community Services Department
  • Santa Fe County Fire Department
  • Santa Fe County Housing Authority
  • New Mexico Non Metro Area Agency On Aging
  • State of New Mexico’s Aging & Long Term Services Department
  • State of New Mexico’s Human Services Department
  • State of New Mexico’s Department of Health
  • ECHO Commodities Program (“Free Food for Seniors”)
  • The Food Depot

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