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Rural Veterans Transportation Program

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Veteran Transportation

The program offers Veteran transportation to and from VA authorized medical appointments through programs funded by both VA and the state. Veterans can schedule free roundtrip, non-emergency, medical transportation to VA authorized appointments and VA approved non-VA healthcare providers.

Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program

The Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program (HRTP) is funded through the Highly Rural Transportation Grant (HRTG) provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The program focuses on providing transportation services in 15 designated “Highly Rural” counties.

This program is funded by a grant from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Catron, Cibola, Colfax, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Hildalgo, Lincoln, Mora, Quay, San Miguel, Sierra, Socorro, Torrance, and Union

Services are available to any areas within Native or Tribal Lands.

Map of New Mexico that highlights counties and Native or Tribal lands that are covered by the Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program

Statewide Veterans Transportation Program

The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) Statewide Veterans Transportation Program (SVTP) is dedicated to serving those who have served our country. By expanding into 18 additional counties, the program will ensure that all Veterans in New Mexico can access the care they need, no matter where they live.

Bernalillo, Chaves, Curry, Doña Ana, Eddy, Grant, Lea, Los Alamos, Luna, McKinley, Otero, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Juan, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Taos, Valencia

Map of New Mexico that highlights counties and Native or Tribal lands that are covered by the Statewide Veterans Transportation Program

Scheduling Services:

To schedule a ride, please call the transportation coordinator    Monday–Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm (closed from 12:00-1:00 for lunch).

DVS Transportation Coordinator

(505) 429-5906

vet.transport@dvs.nm.gov

  • All rides must be requested at least 3 days in advance
  • A valid Department of Defense card (VHIC, VIC) issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is required to schedule or,
  • A valid government issued ID with a “veterans designation”