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You’re invited to Heroes Hiring Heroes Employment Event on April 30th at American Legion Post 13 in Albuquerque. Open to all- non-veterans are welcome! Sign up now at the link in post. #veterans #albuquerque #newmexicoveterans
April 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Join us for our 10th Annual Heroes Hiring Heroes Event in Albuquerque at American Legion Post 13! #veterans #newmexicoveterans Non- Veterans are welcome! www.wccnm.org/veterans
April 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
National PTSD Awareness Month, a time to remove the stigma surrounding mental health in the veteran community.

For NM homeless/on the verge of homelessness Veterans, learn more about @nmvic.bsky.social today

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June 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM
🇺🇸Happy Veterans Day🇺🇸

We thank you for your service and support you! Veterans always receive priority of service at America’s Job Center New Mexico.

🔗Learn more about our career services for veterans at www.wccnm.org/veterans

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November 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Adjutant General Aguilar is urging New Mexico legislators to secure recurring funding to enhance the National Guard's emergency response and impactful youth programs.

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Adjutant General urges recurring funding for National Guard emergency response and youth program
Adjutant General Aguilar told the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee that recent state investments helped expand rapid-response capabilities and youth mentoring programs, but recommended recurring funding for a community emergency response team, expanded TRICARE premium support, and sustained summer challenge sites to stabilize recruitment and services.
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May 15, 2026 at 9:11 PM
New Mexico's House Bill 285 is set to clarify property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, aiming to streamline processes and reduce confusion—what does this mean for those who don’t own homes?

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Committee advances amendment to clarify disabled veterans property tax exemption
The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee advanced House Bill 285 as amended to clarify administration of New Mexico's disabled veterans property tax exemption, including that it applies only to a disabled veteran's primary residence and streamlines protest timing for county assessors. Supporters said it reduces confusion; members asked agencies for data on non-homeowner veterans.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
New Mexico is one step closer to lifting the $30,000 cap on military retirement tax exclusions, a move projected to cost the state just $6 million annually while benefiting thousands of veterans.

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Committee recommends removing $30,000 cap on military retiree tax exclusion; fiscal impact estimated about $6 million annually
House Bill 221, which would remove the $30,000 cap on the state's military retiree personal income tax exclusion, received a due-pass recommendation. Sponsors and the Department of Veterans Services said modeling shows roughly 130,000'148,000 veterans in-state and the fiscal-impact report estimates roughly a $6 million annual general-fund cost.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:24 AM
The New Mexico Appropriations & Finance Committee has just approved a crucial $695 million budget for the Department of Health, aimed at enhancing services for veterans and substance-exposed newborns.

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Committee hears Department of Health budget pitch, approves LFC operating recommendation
The Appropriations & Finance Committee reviewed the Department of Health’s FY26 operating budget and heard requests for veterans-home staffing, case navigation for substance‑exposed newborns, and public-health specials before voting to adopt the Legislative Finance Committee’s recommendation for the operating budget.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:03 PM
New Mexico's Appropriations & Finance work group is pushing for crucial funding boosts for veterans, tribal housing, and wildlife care—will it be enough to meet urgent needs?

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Work group previews supplemental requests for veterans, tribal housing, wildlife pilots and a $3 million military impact seed
Committee staff flagged $475,000 in recurring funding for veterans, a combined special request for suicide prevention and veteran transportation, a $5 million placeholder earmark for tribal housing infrastructure from a larger $100M housing pot, a tribal wildlife pilot via Indian Affairs, and a $3 million seed for the military-based impact fund to leverage federal match.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The House Judiciary Committee has just passed crucial bills that could revolutionize telehealth access for social workers and enhance healthcare for rural communities and veterans.

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Committee approves Senate Bill 252 to expand telehealth access for social workers
Committee passes Senate Bill 252, clarifying telehealth eligibility for licensed social workers.
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March 17, 2025 at 5:17 AM
New Mexico's House Bill 2 is set to inject nearly $200 million into vital services for veterans and environmental restoration—could this reshape the future of our communities?

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New Mexico allocates funds for natural resource restoration and veterans' services
New Mexico approves budget for natural resource restoration and veterans' benefit programs.
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February 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
New Mexico's House Bill 2 aims to revolutionize support for veterans and enhance child welfare services, prioritizing satisfaction and legal representation like never before.

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Veterans services department achieves 95% satisfaction rate in agency performance measures
Veterans services department reports 95% satisfaction among veterans surveyed in recent review
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February 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
New Mexico is redefining what it means to be a veteran, potentially expanding benefits to many who have been overlooked.

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New Mexico amends disabled veteran discharge requirements for exemptions
New Mexico updates laws governing exemptions for disabled veterans' discharge classifications
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February 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM
New Mexico's House Bill 47 could revolutionize property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and their spouses, offering much-needed financial relief and stability.

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New rules support disabled veteran exemption transfer for surviving spouses
Surviving spouses can retain or transfer disabled veteran tax exemptions after death.
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February 17, 2025 at 12:37 AM
New Mexico's House Bill 47 could redefine property tax exemptions for veterans, potentially providing financial relief to a broader group of those who served.

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Representative De La Cruz introduces property tax exemption amendments for New Mexico veterans
House Bill 47 amends property tax exemptions for veterans following 2024 voter-approved changes.
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February 17, 2025 at 12:36 AM
New Mexico is taking a bold step to honor our heroes by introducing a bill that could exempt property taxes for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses!

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New tax exemption for disabled veterans and surviving spouses approved
Legislation exempts property from taxation for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
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February 17, 2025 at 12:34 AM
New Mexico is taking a bold step to support veterans by dramatically increasing property tax exemptions, but will it come at a cost to local governments?

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New Mexico approves tax exemption for veterans and surviving spouses
Lawmakers establish escalating tax exemptions for veterans and spouses through 2027.
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February 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM