Lordsburg senior center maintains meals and transportation after transition

When regional senior-program management changed in mid-2025, the City of Lordsburg stepped in to keep the Ena Mitchell Senior Center operating, protecting a key lifeline for older residents across Hidalgo County. The center, at 532 DeMoss Street in Lordsburg, remains a local site for congregate meals, social programming and transportation support that many area seniors rely on.

The center offers congregate meals for adults age 60 and older, with menus distributed monthly and a suggested donation requested from eligible seniors. Typical open hours listed by local directories are Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., but officials urge residents to call ahead to confirm current schedules and program details. Local telephone contact for the center is commonly listed as (575) 542-9414.

Transportation services for qualifying residents continue on a scheduled basis, with rides prioritized according to need and availability. Those rides help seniors reach medical appointments, pick up prescriptions, access grocery stores and attend center activities. Maintaining this transportation network is especially important in rural Hidalgo County, where distances between towns and limited public transit create barriers to care and social engagement.

The operational changes in 2025 involved the Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging and local governments working through transitions to preserve service continuity. As part of the reorganization, congregate-meal and senior-center operations and certain transportation and nutrition responsibilities were transferred to or coordinated among the City of Lordsburg and local agencies. Hidalgo Medical Services continues to provide regional health services, keeping clinical care and social supports connected for older adults.

For public health and equity, preserving the Ena Mitchell Senior Center matters: congregate meals contribute to nutrition security and social interaction, while reliable transportation reduces missed medical appointments and isolation. In a county with a significant rural population and limited resources, local control of the senior center aims to prioritize resident needs and keep programs responsive to community conditions.

Residents seeking information should call (575) 542-9414 to confirm meal schedules, eligibility and ride arrangements. Organizations interested in partnering or contracting with the center can contact the City of Lordsburg or the Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging to discuss coordination, volunteer opportunities and service support.

Continuity at the Ena Mitchell Senior Center keeps doors open for Hidalgo County seniors now; staying informed and connected with the center will help residents make use of meals, wellness programming and transportation as needs evolve.