09/07/2026
The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) will join the VA and other veteran service organizations at the East Mountains Veterans Services Fair in Tijeras this Wednesday. This free event will connect Veterans and their families with benefits assistance and resources related to healthcare, housing, food assistance, and more.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
• 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Village of Tijeras Council Chambers
• 12 Camino Municipal
• Tijeras, NM 87059
NMDVS staff and Veteran Service Officers will be on-site to provide information about NMDVS programs, answer questions, and assist veterans and eligible family members with state and federal benefits, including the New Mexico State Parks Lifetime Veteran Pass, disability benefits, property tax exemptions and waivers, VA healthcare, and surviving spouse benefits.
Documents needed to verify eligibility may include:
• A copy of DD-214, NA 13038, NOAA Form 56-16, or PHS Form 1867
• VA Award Letter showing the percentage of disability and other VA correspondence related to claiming benefits
• New Mexico driver's license, ID, voter registration card, or most recent New Mexico Personal Income Tax Return
• For surviving spouses, copies of marriage and death certificates
Claim the benefits you've earned and join us for this free event.
For more information, contact Charlene Smith at [email protected] or 505-946-5622.
