New Mexico Legal Aid is a civil legal advocacy organization dedicated to opening the door to equal access to justice for all disenfranchised and low-income people and communities throughout New Mexico by providing outreach, training, education, and quality representation.
The mission of New Mexico Legal Aid, Inc. (NMLA) is to be the voice, defender, and advocate for poor people who are seeking justice in all forums, particularly in the communities in which they live.
NMLA is committed to helping poor people in their struggle to access food, shelter, security, and to preserve their unique cultural heritages.
Legal aid programs help people who live in households with annual incomes at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines.
They serve Dona Ana, Otero, and Sierra counties.