Official directory
New Mexico official veterans benefits directory
Explore the state veterans agency’s benefits, services, eligibility guidance, and application routes.
Eligibility caveats: State residency, discharge, disability rating, service dates, income, dependent status, and deadlines vary by program. Listing does not establish eligibility.
Coverage gap: Partial coverage: not every benefit listed across this agency’s website, downloadable guides, and linked agencies has been individually inventoried. County, tribal, and municipal programs may be absent.
Official agency or catalog link identified; not a certification that every benefit or application is current.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Taxes
Disabled Veteran property tax exemption
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Service-connected disability and principal-residence rules apply; verify rating-based amount with the assessor.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Taxes
Standard Veteran property tax exemption
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Program-specific residency, service, discharge, disability, income, relationship and deadline rules may apply; the administering agency determines eligibility.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Education
Children of Deceased Veterans scholarship
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Program-specific residency, service, discharge, disability, income, relationship and deadline rules may apply; the administering agency determines eligibility.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Education
Wartime Veteran high school diploma
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Program-specific residency, service, discharge, disability, income, relationship and deadline rules may apply; the administering agency determines eligibility.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Education
In-state tuition
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Program-specific residency, service, discharge, disability, income, relationship and deadline rules may apply; the administering agency determines eligibility.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Education
Military children school enrollment priority
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Program-specific residency, service, discharge, disability, income, relationship and deadline rules may apply; the administering agency determines eligibility.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Transportation
Military and disabled Veteran license plates
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Program-specific residency, service, discharge, disability, income, relationship and deadline rules may apply; the administering agency determines eligibility.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Transportation
Gold Star family plates
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Program-specific residency, service, discharge, disability, income, relationship and deadline rules may apply; the administering agency determines eligibility.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Transportation
Patriot plate
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Paid recognition plate, not a Veteran-only monetary benefit.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Recreation
Lifetime Veteran State Park Pass
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Program-specific residency, service, discharge, disability, income, relationship and deadline rules may apply; the administering agency determines eligibility.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Recreation
Disabled Veteran monument and museum pass
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: 50% or greater service-connected disability criteria apply.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Recreation
Veterans Day park and museum privileges
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Program-specific residency, service, discharge, disability, income, relationship and deadline rules may apply; the administering agency determines eligibility.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Recreation
Reduced-fee hunting and fishing license
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Program-specific residency, service, discharge, disability, income, relationship and deadline rules may apply; the administering agency determines eligibility.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Employment and business
Tax credit for hiring returning veterans
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Benefit is for qualifying employers.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Employment and business
Veteran business procurement advantage
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Program-specific residency, service, discharge, disability, income, relationship and deadline rules may apply; the administering agency determines eligibility.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Records
Military discharge papers protection
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Program-specific residency, service, discharge, disability, income, relationship and deadline rules may apply; the administering agency determines eligibility.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
Burial and memorial
State Veterans Cemeteries
Listed by the official state agency. Follow its guidance for eligibility and application instructions.
Eligibility caveats: Program-specific residency, service, discharge, disability, income, relationship and deadline rules may apply; the administering agency determines eligibility.
Coverage gap: Catalog-level entry. Current amounts, complete eligibility rules and direct application forms need individual verification; other agency-listed benefits may not yet be indexed.
Program listing checked against the official catalog; individual application form and all eligibility details not separately audited.
Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan
