WIC offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The 18 WIC clinics serving Albuquerque — call to book your certification appointment. Pregnant women and infants get priority (10-day maximum wait by federal rule).
First Choice South Valley
2001 North Centro Familiar Southwest
(505) 873-7416
All Nations Wellness and Healing Center
6416 Zuni Road SE
(505) 717-2704
First Nations Community Healthsource
5608 Zuni Southeast
(505) 262-6531
Zuni Healthcare Center
5608 Zuni Road SE
(505) 262-2481
New Futures
5400 Cutler Northeast
(505) 883-5680
Traditional Wellness Program
634 Manzano Street NE (next to 625 Truman NE)
(505) 515-3919
Vision Clinic
505 Madeira Dr SE
(505) 944-7397
First Nations Truman
625 Truman Street Southeast
(505) 248-2968
First Choice South Broadway
1401 William Street SE
(505) 764-0271
Northeast Heights Public Health Office
8120 La Mirada Northeast
(505) 332-4850
Southeast Heights Public Health Office
7525 Zuni Southeast
(505) 841-8929
Central Healthcare Center
7317 Central Ave NE
(505) 308-8060
Midtown Public Health Office
2400 Wellesley Drive Northeast
(505) 841-4173
Westside WIC Office
6911 Taylor Ranch Road Northwest, Suite C-11
(505) 899-8574
First Choice Community Health Care
6900 Gonzales Road Southwest, Suite J
(505) 345-2513
Northwest Valley Public Health Office
7704 2nd Street, Northwest
(505) 897-5700
First Choice North Valley
1231 Candelaria Road Northwest
(505) 345-8181
Pueblo Of Isleta WIC
4 Sagebrush
(505) 869-2662
Applying in Albuquerque: the short version
- Who qualifies: pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5 — applied for by any caregiver, including dads and grandparents. Full rules.
- Income: up to $61,050/year for a family of 4 (2026-2027 table), or automatic with Medicaid/SNAP/TANF. Full table.
- What you get: monthly foods on an eWIC card, infant formula covered in full, produce dollars, and breastfeeding support. Details.
Frequently asked questions
What documents are required to complete a WIC application in New Mexico?
Four things: photo ID for the adult; a birth certificate, crib card or medical record for each child applying; proof of your Albuquerque address (lease, utility bill or official mail); and proof of income — recent pay stubs, OR simply your Medicaid, SNAP or TANF card, which proves income eligibility by itself. Don't have everything? Go anyway: a sworn statement is generally accepted as a last resort and you typically get 30 days to complete proof.
What's the maximum income to qualify for WIC in New Mexico?
New Mexico uses the federal maximum of 185% of poverty. For July 2026 through June 2027: $29,526/year for a household of 1, $40,034 for 2, $50,542 for 3, $61,050 for 4, plus $10,508 for each additional member — gross income, before taxes. A pregnancy counts as at least one extra household member, and anyone with Medicaid, SNAP or TANF is automatically income-eligible regardless of these numbers.
Can I apply for New Mexico WIC online?
New Mexico does not offer a full online application — enrollment runs through your local clinic: call a wic clinic near you to request an appointment. Call one of the Albuquerque clinics above to book; certification is usually completed in a single visit.
Is there a number to call to check WIC benefits in New Mexico?
Yes — the New Mexico WIC state hotline is 1-866-867-3124 (toll-free), run by the New Mexico Department of Health. Use it for benefit questions, clinic referrals and appointment help. For your eWIC balance, the state WIC app and your last receipt show it instantly, and the clinics listed above answer local questions directly.