The New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services is here to help veterans and their families obtain state and federal benefits.

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State Veteran Benefits

Tax exemptions, educational scholarships, free and reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses, and specialty license plates, and more.

Field Services

Veterans service officers (VSOs) assist veterans and their eligible dependents with filing VA claims and obtaining federal and state benefits.

Cemeteries and Memorials

Oversees the operation of New Mexico’s state veterans cemeteries and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire.

Veterans Business Outreach Centers 

Highlights the exceptional businesses owned and operated by New Mexico’s Veterans and Military Spouses—leaders, innovators, creators, and community builders.

Women Veterans Program

Upholds the state’s commitment to dignity, respect, and excellence in service for all Veterans and their families.

Healthcare Coordination

Dedicated to assisting and advocating on the behalf of our veterans and their families with their healthcare related needs.

Veterans Education

Ensuring that every veteran or eligible person has a full and fair opportunity to reach his or her fullest potential through access to the GI Bill® approved post-secondary educational, training/ licensure, certification, entrepreneurial institutions, and New Mexico colleges and universities.

Public Information Office

oversees the dissemination of all information regarding the department, such as media advisories/releases, advertising, event program agendas, newsletters, and any other external communication or documents as directed by the cabinet secretary.

Administrative Services

Responsible for managing the financial resources for all activities within the Department of Veterans’ Services, human resource management activities, risk management programs, property management, budget, and contract matters.

In Memory of

The sons & daughters of our Gold Star Mothers

Matthew McClintock on active duty

NMDVS honors

Matthew Q. McClintock