New Mexico Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits New Mexico gives its veterans, retirees, and military families. Federal benefits aren't listed here — see Browse by Category for the federal side.
9 benefits
New Mexico State Park
New Mexico resident veterans are eligible for a free lifetime pass that covers unlimited day-use and camping access to all New Mexico State Parks.free lifetime pass that covers unlimited day-use…
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Vietnam Veteran Scholarship
New Mexico resident veterans who were awarded a Vietnam Campaign Medal for service in Vietnam between August 5, 1964 and the official end of the conflict may receive full tuition…Veteran
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Veterans, their spouses, and their children do not have to wait to establish in-state residency before qualifying for resident tuition rates at any New Mexico state college,…
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Veteran Business Outreach Center
New Mexico's VBOC, operated through the NM DVS in partnership with the U.S.free
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Statewide Veterans Transportation
New Mexico's Statewide Veterans Transportation Program provides free round-trip, non-emergency medical transportation to VA-authorized appointments and VA-approved non-VA healthcare providers.free
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Women
New Mexico's Women Veterans Program is the state's first point of contact for women veterans seeking help navigating barriers from military service.Veteran
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Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Exemption
New Mexico residents who served in the U.S.Veteran
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Veteran License Plates
Honorably discharged veterans may obtain several New Mexico specialty license plates.free
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State Veteran Cemetery Burial
New Mexico operates four state veterans cemeteries, Fort Stanton, Gallup, Angel Fire, and Taos, providing honorable burial for veterans and eligible dependents who live too far…VeteranDependent
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