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

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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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