Veterans Service Officer reports 693 veterans live in Rio Grande County; 44% use VA services

Dec 31, 2025

Veterans Service Officer Jack Rudder told the Board there are 693 veterans in Rio Grande County and that the VA provides services to 44% of them; he said regional discussions will address lack of dental and eye care for veterans in the San Luis Valley.

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At the Dec. 31 meeting Jack Rudder, Rio Grande County’s Veterans Service Officer, presented his monthly report and cited the Geographic Distribution of VA Expenditures (GDX) report showing 693 veterans living in Rio Grande County and that the VA provides services to 44% of them.

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