Thank You for Your Service
Women Veterans
You Served. You Belong. You Matter.
You Are Not Alone
Women face considerable challenges during and after their military service. It is important that they understand they are not alone. Women veterans are entitled to the same veterans' benefits as men, as well as resources tailored to their particular needs.
There are almost 17,000 women veterans in the state of New Mexico. There are support networks, safety nets, and statewide resources available to help you connect, belong, and thrive.
At the UNM Veteran & Military Resource Center, we are committed to serving all veterans. We are forever grateful for your sacrifices, bravery, and service.
A Growing Community at UNM
Women veterans continue to play an increasingly important role in the UNM military-affiliated community.
Based on Veteran & Military Resource Center certification data for VA education benefits available exclusively to veterans, women represented 12.3% of our certified veteran student population in Fall 2023. By Fall 2025, that number had grown to 28.9%.
This increase reflects the growing number of women veterans choosing UNM to pursue their educational goals and highlights the importance of providing resources, community, and support tailored to their experiences.
Women Veterans at UNM
More than doubled in two years.
These figures represent students certified using VA education benefits available exclusively to veterans and do not include Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance recipients, as that population includes both spouses and children.
Did You Know?
Nearly half of UNM's military-affiliated students identify as women.
According to VMRC demographic data, approximately 46% of UNM's military-affiliated student population identifies as women. This reflects the growing presence of women in today's military community and reinforces our commitment to providing inclusive resources, programs, and support for all who have served.
Women Veterans of New Mexico
Women Veterans of New Mexico is dedicated to creating a community of support for women veterans who have served, or are currently serving, our country. The organization supports women veterans through community, networking, volunteer opportunities, social activities, and sisterhood.
Women Veterans of New Mexico provides opportunities to connect with other women veterans, participate in events, learn about resources, and build community throughout the state.
Visit Women Veterans of New MexicoWomen Veteran Resources
Women Veterans of New Mexico
Connect with a statewide community of women veterans through membership, events, volunteer opportunities, newsletters, and peer support.
Visit WebsiteNew Mexico Department of Veterans Services Women Veterans Program
The Women Veterans Program serves as a resource for women veterans seeking guidance, advocacy, benefits information, healthcare connections, mentorship, education, employment resources, and peer support.
Visit WebsiteVA Center for Women Veterans
The VA Center for Women Veterans advocates for women veterans and helps ensure women have access to VA benefits, services, and resources.
Visit WebsiteVA Women Veterans Health Care
Learn more about VA health care services designed for women veterans, including primary care, reproductive health, mental health, and specialty care.
Visit WebsiteAlbuquerque Vet Center
Vet Centers offer confidential counseling and support for eligible veterans, service members, and their families, including support related to military sexual trauma, readjustment, grief, PTSD, and transition concerns.
Visit WebsiteWomen Veteran Resource Downloads
Explore VA guides, toolkits, and downloadable resources related to benefits, health care, education, employment, and support for women veterans.
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