Santa Fe County Senior Services / Centers

Re-opening Senior Centers in Santa Fe County

Senior Centers will re-open on Monday, October 3, 2022 on a staggered schedule.  The schedule will be as follows:

Activity Coordinators will begin preparing the Senior Centers for re-opening to include organizing; putting up hygiene and vaccination information; stocking with supplies including sanitizer, thermometers, etc.  They will also be getting trained on the screening process.

Per the State Aging and Long Term Services Department, all seniors and guests who come into the centers will be required to be screened and sign in.  Face masks will be required to be worn by Seniors and County Staff in senior centers and adult day care facilities.

Once the Senior and Community Relations Division is fully staffed with Activity Coordinators, senior centers will be open at their regular Pre-COVID hours which are:

We will start having the Activity Coordinators call seniors on Monday, September 19th to let them know about the re-opening and about the requirements such as screening, mask wearing, etc.  Non-metro AAA requires that if a senior is not comfortable returning to a senior center, we do need to continue to offer them a home delivered meal.

At this time, the Senior and Community Relations Division is in the process of hiring an Activity Coordinator at the Ken & Patty Adams (Eldorado) Senior Center.  There is still a vacancy at the Edgewood Senior Center.  The position is posted ongoing and we continue to interview for the position.  Once all Activity Coordinator positions are filled, normal Monday – Friday hours can resume.  The reason for this is that the Coordinators are responsible for the screening of Seniors as they come in. 

Santa Fe County is committed to serving the needs of its elder citizens. We are working to promote and enhance the physical, intellectual and social well being of seniors living in Santa Fe County. Join us for the opportunity to develop new friendships, participate in recreational, education and social activities. The Senior Services Program is offering a wide range of quality programs and services to residents of Santa Fe County through County operated Senior Centers.

Senior Center Activity Information 

The Senior Program provides many opportunities for creativity, learning and socialization and offers many health and wellness classes. Stop by and enjoy yoga, core exercise, strength training, Tai Chi, billiards, ceramics, weaving, jewelry making, art classes, tin work, pinochle, creative writing, museum visits, and much more. Contact our Activities Coordinators for more information:

Jonathan Pacheco – Chimayo Senior Center – 505-351-4686
Josie Atilano – Santa Cruz Senior Center – 505-753-8598
Ida Lucero – Edgewood Senior Center – 550-281-2515
Lula Wilson – El Rancho Senior Center – 505-455-2195
Esperanza Salazar – Eldorado Senior Center – 505-466-1039

Meal Service

Congregate Meals (Lunch Service)

Individuals are welcome to join us in any of our Senior Centers for lunch. Lunch is served daily between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $1.50 for individuals age 60+. Guests are also welcome to join us - guest lunches are $7.50.

Meals on Wheels

Santa Fe County is proud to deliver meals to qualified homebound seniors.

Seniors interested in receiving home delivered meals should call (505) 992-3069.

Transportation

Santa Fe County provides a reliable and affordable mode of transportation. Our reliable drivers provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, volunteer projects, and miscellaneous errands.

For additional information or to schedule transportation please call (505) 992-3069.

Senior Center Information

Edgewood Senior Center
114 Quail Trail
Edgewood, NM 87015
Phone (505) 281-2515

El Rancho Senior Center
394 County Road 84
El Rancho, NM 87506
Phone (505) 455—2195

Abedon Lopez Senior Center (Santa Cruz)
155A Camino De Quintana
Santa Cruz, NM 87567
Phone (505) 753-8598

Bennie J. Chavez Senior & Community Center (Chimayo)
354 Juan Medina Road
Chimayo, NM 87522
Phone (505) 351-4686

Ken and Patty Adam Senior Center (Eldorado)
16 Avenida Torreon
Santa Fe, NM 87508
Phone (505) 466-1039

Nambe Senior & Community Center

180 A NM- 503
Santa Fe, NM 87506

Phone: NA