NM Veterans Business Outreach Center - VBOC

07/27/2026

The New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services (NMDVS) will temporarily close all 16 field offices August 3–7, 2026, while our Veteran Service Officers participate in annual training designed to strengthen the assistance we provide to New Mexico's veterans and their families.

On Monday, August 3, Tuesday, August 4, Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7, limited services will be available only at the following locations:
• Albuquerque Office, 4801 Indian School Rd. NE
• Santa Fe Office, Bataan Memorial Building, 407 Galisteo St.

On Wednesday, August 5, all NMDVS offices, including Albuquerque and Santa Fe, will be closed for a department-wide training day. No services will be available that day.

All field offices will reopen and resume regular business hours on Monday, August 10.

For immediate assistance, call 1-866-433-8387 or visit www.dvs.nm.gov for information on benefits and services.

07/27/2026

Veterans, do you know about the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services Highly Rural Transportation program?

This service is designed to assist veterans living in New Mexico’s 15 highly rural counties with FREE, round-trip transportation to VA and VA-authorized medical appointments.

You can schedule rides by calling 505-429-5906 Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Learn more about this program here: https://www.nmdvs.org/rural-veterans-transportation-program/

07/27/2026

07/27/2026

07/27/2026

Attention New Mexico National Guard and Reserve members approaching retirement: Your retirement pay and benefits do not begin automatically. If you are nearing age 60 or your reduced retirement eligibility age, this briefing will help you understand and access the benefits you have earned.

The New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services (NMDVS) is sharing this opportunity and will be on-site to assist attendees with state benefits and services. NMDVS staff will also provide an overview of programs and resources available to veterans and their families.

The "Navigating the Gray Area" briefing will cover retired pay applications, retirement points management, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) elections, TRICARE options, Gray Area benefits, and more.

• Saturday, August 1, 2026
• 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• RTI Building, Multi-Purpose Room
• 27A Bataan Blvd., Santa Fe, New Mexico

Do not wait until the last minute to begin the retirement process.

06/30/2026

06/29/2026

From Tribal Administration - Fireworks Ban

06/29/2026