DVS Resumes Its Highly Rural Veterans Transportation Program, offering free round-trip rides to veterans to and from their home and any U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or VA-approved medical appointments.
The free round-trip rides are available to any veteran living in Catron, Cibola, Colfax, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Hidalgo, Lincoln, Mora, Quay, San Miguel, Sierra, Socorro, Torrance, and Union.
Reservations Are Required
DVS has contracted with four transportation companies to provide the round-trip rides. Veterans must contact DVS to make a reservation by calling the Highly Rural Veterans Transportation Program reservation number at (505) 429-5906 Monday- Friday from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Reservations must be made at least three (3) days before a scheduled appointment at a VA or VA pre-approved medical facility.
For more non-reservation-related information about the DVS Highly Rural Veterans Transportation program, contact Connie Vargas at connie.vargas@dvs.nm.gov or (505) 372-8804
Luis Terrazas
Representative for District 39