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Social Security Offices in New Mexico

SSA has 10 field offices in New Mexico. For disability appeals, there are2 SSA hearing offices (Albuquerque, Albuquerque). Judges there approved 47% of decided cases in FY 2026 (national: 58%). Initial claims and reconsiderations are decided by the Disability Determination Services.

Social Security offices in New Mexico by city

Addresses, phones and hours from SSA's official field office file.

Hearing offices in New Mexico

OfficeAddressAvg. waitApproval rate
AlbuquerqueSuite 200, 555 Broadway, NE, Albuquerque 87102
(866) 731-3998
8.8 mo49%
AlbuquerqueSuite 400, 201 3rd Street, NW, Albuquerque 87102
(866) 964-1298
—45%

Average processing time from SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report. Approval rate: fully + partially favorable decisions, FY 2026.

New Mexico Disability Determination Services

The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 505-841-5600 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.

Judges in New Mexico

The appeal path in New Mexico

  1. Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Services.
  2. Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
  3. Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a New Mexico hearing office. What to expect.
  4. Appeals Council and, after that, federal court. Details.

To apply for benefits or replace a card, use one of the field offices listed above.

Frequently asked questions

How many Social Security hearing offices are in New Mexico?

SSA lists 2 hearing offices in New Mexico: Albuquerque, Albuquerque.

What is the disability hearing approval rate in New Mexico?

Judges at New Mexico hearing offices approved 47% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.

How many Social Security offices are in New Mexico?

SSA lists 10 Social Security field offices in New Mexico, in 10 cities.

Which New Mexico hearing office is fastest?

In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Albuquerque office had the shortest average processing time in New Mexico: 269 days (about 8.8 months).

Who decides disability claims in New Mexico?

The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 505-841-5600. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.