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New Mexico
Every veteran benefit New Mexico offers — property tax, income tax, education, and more. Confirm current dollar amounts with the official source linked in each section.
At a glance
Property tax (100% P&T): Yes
Graduated by rating: Yes
Military retired pay tax: Partial exclusion
Education benefit: New Mexico Vietnam Veteran Scholarship; Children of Deceased Veterans Scholarship
Some income-tax details for New Mexico conflict between sources. Confirm current rules with the state revenue department linked below before relying on them.
Property Tax
Program
Disabled Veteran Exemption / Veteran Exemption
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Yes
Graduated by rating?
Yes
Administered by
County assessor
Exemption amount / cap
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Income test?
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Key notes & traps
Full exemption at 100%; separate smaller veteran exemption. Recent constitutional amendment expanded graduated benefits - verify.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Partial exclusion
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
Exclusion amount was set on a phase-in schedule with a sunset. Verify current year amount and whether extended.
Education
Program
New Mexico Vietnam Veteran Scholarship; Children of Deceased Veterans Scholarship
Who it covers
Veterans; dependents
Benefit limit / amount
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
Tuition and fee coverage at state institutions.
Employment & Licensing
Standard provisions
Veterans preference in state classified hiring (points or absolute preference); disabled veteran enhanced preference; military occupational credentialing/licensure reciprocity; spouse licensure portability
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE - no distinctive program recorded
Recreation & Parks
Hunting & fishing
Reduced or free resident hunting/fishing license for disabled veterans - rating threshold varies
State parks
Reduced or free state park admission/camping for disabled veterans
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Motor Vehicle & ID
Standard provisions
Disabled veteran and specialty military license plates (Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, campaign, branch); fee waiver or reduction commonly tied to rating; DV parking privileges; veteran designation on driver's license/ID
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Homes, Burial & Aid
Homes & cemeteries
State veterans home(s) (skilled nursing / domiciliary, per-diem supported); state veterans cemetery or cemeteries; state burial allowance in some states
Financial assistance programs
New Mexico veterans state benefits through NMDVS.