Rural Veterans Transportation Program
Veteran Transportation Programs
The Healthcare Coordination Division operates two transportation programs:
- Highly Rural Transportation Program—funded by the VA’s HRTG grant
- Statewide Veterans Transportation Program—funded by the State
Both programs offer free, roundtrip, non-emergency transportation, for VA authorized appointments to VA facilities or non-VA healthcare providers, for Veterans in all 33 counties, and the tribal lands thereon.
Highly Rural 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.
Counties include:
Catron, Cibola, Colfax, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Hildalgo, Lincoln, Mora, Quay, San Miguel, Sierra, Socorro, Torrance, and Union
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, this program will ensure that all Veterans in New Mexico can access the care they need, no matter where they live.
Counties include:
Bernalillo, Chaves, Curry, Doña Ana, Eddy, Grant, Lea, Los Alamos, Luna, McKinley, Otero, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Juan, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Taos, and Valencia
Scheduling Services:
To schedule a ride, please call the transportation coordinator.
- All rides must be requested at least 3 business days in advance
- A valid Department of Defense card (VHIC, VIC) issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or a valid government issued ID with a “Veterans’ designation” is required to schedule transportation
- All VA authorized appointments for community care providers must have a VA authorization number before transportation can be scheduled
Monday–Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm (closed from 12:00-1:00 for lunch)
- 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”
DVS Transportation Coordinator