Social Security Offices in Las Cruces, New Mexico
1 office · Doña Ana County
Las Cruces has one Social Security field office, in Doña Ana County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 79 nearby communities, and is one of New Mexico's 10 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 79
- people in service area
- 123K
- county
- Doña Ana County
- to next-nearest city
- 43 mi
The Las Cruces office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Las Cruces. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Las Cruces Social Security office
Visiting a Las Cruces office
- Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
- Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
- Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Towns served by the Las Cruces office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Las Cruces office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 79 surrounding communities, the largest is University Park (2,917 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| University Park, NM | 4.2 mi | 2,917 |
| San Ysidro, NM | 2.8 mi | 2,527 |
| Mesilla, NM | 5.5 mi | 1,796 |
| Picacho Hills, NM | 6.7 mi | 1,770 |
| Doña Ana, NM | 4.7 mi | 1,375 |
| Fairacres, NM | 5.6 mi | 1,213 |
| San Pablo, NM | 6.5 mi | 1,022 |
| San Miguel, NM | 13.1 mi | 1,006 |
| Mesquite, NM | 12.9 mi | 892 |
| Tortugas, NM | 5.1 mi | 762 |
| Butterfield Park, NM | 8.1 mi | 513 |
| Organ, NM | 11.3 mi | 192 |
…and 67 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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Las Cruces Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Las Cruces?
- Las Cruces, New Mexico has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Las Cruces office?
- Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
- What should I bring to a Las Cruces Social Security office?
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
- What's the nearest Social Security office to Las Cruces?
- The closest field office outside Las Cruces is in El Paso, about 43 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Las Cruces office?
- Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.