Veteran resources in Ruidoso, NM
4 listed resources serving U.S. military veterans in Ruidoso, New Mexico — VSOs, mental health services, and employment services. Sorted by completeness score within each category. Contact each provider to confirm services and availability.
Closest help near Ruidoso, NM
Within 25 miles: 2 VA facilities · 1 mental-health providers · 0 housing programs · 1 employment services
VA clinic
- Hobbs CBOC about 13 mi (straight line) · Hobbs, NM
- Mescalero Service Unit about 13 mi (straight line) · Mescalero, NM (575) 464-4441
Benefits / county veterans office
- New Mexico DVS Alamogordo Field Office about 36 mi (straight line) · Alamogordo, NM 575-437-4635
Mental health
- Presbyterian Medical Services about 0.4 mi (straight line) · Ruidoso, NM (575) 630-0571
- Presbyterian Medical Services about 50 mi (straight line) · Alamogordo, NM (575) 437-7404
Housing
- Housing Authority of the City of Alamogordo about 50 mi (straight line) · Alamogordo, NM (575) 437-5621
Employment
- America`s Job Center - Ruidoso about 0.4 mi (straight line) · Ruidoso, NM 575-258-1730
- America`s Job Center - Alamogordo about 50 mi (straight line) · Alamogordo, NM 575-378-3444
Distances are straight-line from the center of Ruidoso; driving distance is longer. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
Mental Health Services (1)
Employment Services (1)
Veterans Service Organizations (2)
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PACT Act benefits
Veterans in Ruidoso who served in qualifying eras may be eligible for VA disability benefits without a nexus letter under PACT Act 2022 (burn-pit, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, Gulf War, radiation). New Mexico PACT Act eligibility guide →
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