The state of New Mexico provides several veteran benefits. This section offers a brief description of each of the following benefits.

  • Housing Benefits
  • Financial Assistance Benefits
  • Education Benefits
  • Other State Veteran Benefits

New Mexico Veteran Housing Programs

Homeless and At Risk Veteran Services
Through the New Mexico Veterans Integration Center (NMVIC) in Albuquerque, DVS provides transition services for homeless and at risk NM veterans. The NMVIC facility at 6101 Central Ave NE provides housing, meal service and a continuum of support services designed to assist homeless veterans to self-sufficiency.

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New Mexico Financial Assistance Benefits

Veterans’ Tax Exemption
Any veteran who was honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces and served 90 or more days of active duty and has established legal residency in New Mexico, qualifies for the New Mexico Veterans’ Tax Exemption.

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Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption
Any veteran who has been approved for 100 percent service-connected disability compensation benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is eligible for a complete property tax waiver on their primary residence.

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New Mexico Education Benefits

Vietnam Veteran Scholarship
Veterans who have been residents of New Mexico for a minimum of 10 years, served in Vietnam, and were issued the Vietnam Campaign or Service Medal are eligible. The Vietnam Veteran Scholarship will pay full tuition and books at any state funded post-secondary school.

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World War II and Korean Veterans High School Diploma
Any WWII or Korean War veteran who joined the Armed Forces while attending a New Mexico high school prior to graduation is eligible for a high school diploma.

Learn more about the WW II and Korean Veterans High School Diploma

Veterans Education and Training Services
The State Approval Office is responsible for evaluating and approving education and job training programs under U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, GI Bill regulations.

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Other New Mexico State Veteran Benefits

Children of Deceased Veterans
Children between the ages of 16-26 whose veteran parent was killed in action or died as a result of their wounds incurred in battle, qualify for a full tuition waiver at any state funded post-secondary school. A $150 stipend, per semester, will be issued to help with books or fees.

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Disabled Veterans Hunting and Fishing License
Any veteran rated 100 percent service-connected disabled, qualifies for a free lifetime small game hunting and fishing license in the State of New Mexico.

Learn more about Disabled Veterans Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Veterans’ License Plates
Any veteran who was honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the U.S. is eligible for a New Mexico license plate. A fee and registration is required for some plates.

  • Armed Forces Plate
  • Purple Heart
  • 100% Disabled Veteran
  • Pearl Harbor Survivor
  • Purple Heart
  • Ex-POW
  • Medal of Honor

Learn more about Veterans’ License Plates

The Patriot Plate
Enabled by 2006 legislation, the Patriot Plate is a special license plate that provides the public with an opportunity to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Veterans’ Military Honors
Coordinates with military and local veteran organizations to provide an honor guard and bugler for military honors funerals for deceased veterans.

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Veteran Transportation Service
Provides statewide transportation for veterans to the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and its satellite clinics for scheduled appointments. DVS contracts with DAV.

Learn more about the Veteran Transportation Service

Native American Outreach Services
Coordinates outreach and training programs for tribal members statewide to provide information and assistance for Native veterans.

Learn more about Native American Outreach Services