Author Archives: Kathy Heyman

 REAL ID deadline extended to May 2025 The Department of Homeland Security has extended the deadline for enforcement of the REAL ID Act to May 7, 2025. For most New Mexicans, the likeliest effect of the REAL ID Act will be on air travel. If you show your driver’s license or state ID card at […]

Medicare Open Enrollment 10/15/24 – 12/7/24 Open Enrollment Period (Annual Election Period) Starts October 15 and Ends on December 7 Individuals with Medicare can make coverage elections regarding Medicare Advantage (MA), or remaining with or changing to Original [fee-for-service] Medicare, and Part D plans for the following year – coverage will begin January 1 (as […]

SCLO’s Board Meeting will be held on December 5, 2024 by Zoom Meeting at 4:00 PM Please contact SCLO for more information

There are no positions available at this time.  Thank you.

The Senior Citizens’ Law Office will be open as usual 8:30 to 5:00 pm (closed for lunch hours 12-1 pm) Mondays through Thursdays however, our new hours for Fridays will be 8:30 am to noon (12 pm)

Please view the full job advertisements under SCLO’s home page under the Employment tab.

(1) Social Security and OIG Hold Annual Slam the Scam Day The Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) continue to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the fourth annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 9.  Social Security scams — where fraudsters pressure victims into making cash […]

Tax season is here. The City of Albuquerque’s website (www.cabq.gov) has a number of resources to file for free, as well as important information about your rights and how to avoid problems with a tax preparer.  Information for Consumers and Taxpayers; Free tax prep options and your rights if you hire a paid tax preparer.

The start date for full enforcement of “REAL ID” requirements has been extended to May 7, 2025. Prior to that date, people with state driver’s licenses or ID cards that are not REAL ID-compliant will still be able to show their ID to board a commercial flight. More information on the required documentation for a […]

Post-Moratorium Rental Housing Benefits Assistance Senior Citizens’ Law Office, (SCLO) is now accepting Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Applications, for financial assistance to cover unpaid, past, current and in some cases, a limited amount of future rent, or utility bills.  SCLO Applicants must be City of Albuquerque residents, age 60 and over, who are currently […]