Senior Citizens' Law Office

06/08/2026

Bernalillo County & Silver Horizons: Silver Helping Seniors offer FREE groceries to low-income seniors and veterans at grocery pickup opportunities throughout the county. 🛒 No reservations needed!

Ages 50+ (proof required) and senior/household income must be $1,304.17 for one, $1,762.50 for two, $2,220.83 for three, $2,679.17 for four, and $3,137.50 for five.

Grocery pickup opportunities for this month are as follows:

Wednesday, June 10
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Bernalillo County Extension Building
1510 Menaul Blvd NW 87107

Friday, June 12
12:30-1:30 p.m.
South Valley Senior Center
2008 Larrazolo Rd SW 87105

Tuesday, June 16
10 - 11 a.m.
Tijeras Senior Center
10 Tijeras Avenue, Tijeras 87059

Saturday, June 20
10-11 a.m.
Paradise Hills Senior Center
6001 Paradise Blvd NW 87114

Wednesday, June 24
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Rio Bravo Senior Center
3910 Isleta Blvd SW 87105

If you or a low-income senior or veteran you know needs food, please call Silver Horizons at 505-884-3881.

06/08/2026

Don't forget to attend the Fraud Prevention Presentation by City Councilor Telles today at Los Volcanes Senior Center! Learn how to spot the warning signs of scams and helpful tips to avoid victimization! See you at 1:00 pm!

06/04/2026

04/24/2026

If you or someone you know was exposed to radiation from U.S. nuclear programs, you may be eligible for compensation through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). Qualified individuals may receive a one-time payment of $100,000.

Eligibility includes downwinders, uranium workers, onsite participants, and individuals affected by Manhattan Project waste. If you developed certain cancers or serious illnesses after exposure, it’s important to learn more about your options.

The deadline to apply is December 31, 2027. Visit reca.doh.nm.gov or call 1-833-SWNURSE to get started.

04/14/2026

Free Online Guide Provides New Resources for Dealing with Medical Debt, Student Debt, Disaster Relief, and Property Tax Foreclosures

04/06/2026

Use New Mexico’s free Boost Your Budget tool to find benefits you qualify for and claim savings you’re entitled to.

03/27/2026

Probate services available!

Senior Citizens' Law Office is now accepting simple, uncontested probates in Probate Court for a flat fee.

More information is available on our website at: https://www.sclonm.org/our-services/estate-planning

If you are interested, please call SCLO at (505) 265-2300, ext. 203, to have your case screened.

For Estate Planning, please contact SCLO for an appointment at 505-265-2300 extension 203. SCLO has changed its practice to do estate planning for seniors 60 years of age and older statewide.  

03/02/2026

Seniors are frequent targets for scammers, and the fallout is often hidden. Here is how to protect yourself and loved ones from devastating financial fraud.