Carlsbad NM Local Community Veterans Call Meeting

Calling All Veterans, Families & Supporters!

Join the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) for our Local Community Veterans Call Meeting. We want to hear directly from you, share important updates, and connect you with the benefits you’ve earned.Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM: American Legion Post 7, 2311 Legion Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220.

Topics include:

• Carlsbad State Veterans Cemetery VA Grant Proposal
• NM State Park Lifetime Veteran Passes
• Rural transportation support
• Mental health resources
• Property tax exemptions
• Veterans’ healthcare updates
• Legislative updates & more!

NMDVS benefits personnel will assist eligible Veterans and unmarried widows/widowers applying for property tax waivers, exceptions, and lifetime veteran park passes. Certified Veteran service officers will be on-site to assist with VA benefits claims, healthcare eligibility, disability compensation, and other state benefits.

Documents needed to verify eligibility:

• A copy of DD-214, NA 13038, NOAA Form 56-16, or PHS Form 1867
• VA Award Letter showing the percentage of disability.
• NM Driver’s License, ID, voter registration card, or the most recent NM Personal Income Tax Return.
• Widow/Widower copy of marriage and death certificates.

Claim the benefits you have earned and join us for this free event.