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From The Editor

Welcome to the VFW News from the Department of New Mexico. The Newsletter is online only and is published 3 times a year, September, December, and May. This is the official publication of the Department of New Mexico Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary. All advertising, articles, photos, and current news items will be provided by the Department VFW and New Mexico VFW Posts and Auxiliaries. Any outside advertisements or news articles will be approved by the Department Communications Officer before publishing.

I am proud to serve as Editor along with Betty Decker as the Assistant Editor.

We are committed to providing accurate, timely, and relevant information to our readers and members that they can use in their everyday lives while offering unique perspectives on challenges faced by veterans and their families.

A media kit is available for presentation to all potential advertisers. Participation by all Posts, Auxiliaries, and Officers is essential in providing advertising, articles, photos of events, and human interest stories along with information that will make our newspaper well-read.

I would like to ask all Department, District, and Post Officers on VFW, VFWA, MOC, and MOCA to support and distribute our newspaper.

Sincerely,

Mark Decker

Editor-in-Chief

Issue Dates and Deadlines for Articles

Issue

Material Due Date

Publication Date

September

August 10

September 10

December

November 10

December 10

May

April 10

May 10

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May 2025 Department of New Mexico Newsletter

Official Publication of the Department of New Mexico Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary


December 2024 Department newsletter

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Dept. of New Mexico September 2024 Newsletter

Official Publication of the Department of New Mexico Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary


New Toll Free Number

VA Has New Toll-Free Number to Call When Seeking Non-VA Emergency Room Treatment


Reintegration Program

Goodwill Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program


VFW Department of New Mexico Foundation

VFW Department of New Mexico Foundation is committed to provide support to veterans, active duty military personnel, their families, and their communities through programs, projects and education. All proceeds will be donated to the VFW Department of New Mexico Foundation an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit.


Click on the title below to read the full article on the VFW National website.

VFW Elects Carol Whitmore as New National Commander


VFW Presents Acclaimed John A. Biedrzycki Award


VFW's Uniting to Combat Hunger Evolves to 'Uniting for Veterans'


VFW Action Alert: Keep VFW Priorities in the NDAA


VFW Comes Home for its 126th National Convention


VFW Leverages New Relationships to Expand Combat Tested Gaming


Applications Open for 2025-2026 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


VFW Celebrates the Coast Guard's 235th Birthday


President Signs Law to Prevent Veteran Foreclosure


VFW Commemorates the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW Teams Up with Aspen Dental to Improve Access to Care for Veterans and Their Families


VFW and Grunt Style Foundation Deliver Over 100 Tons of Relief to Texas Flood Victims


VFW Joins DPAA in Vietnam for 30-Year Commemoration


VFW and NACVSO Sign Historic MOU to Expand Veteran Service Capabilities


VFW Presents Vietnam War Artifacts to Vietnamese Government in Washington


VFW, Grunt Style Unite to 'Honor the Contract' with Limited-Edition T-Shirt


VFW Applauds VA for 'Scalpel' Approach to Force Reduction


VFW Celebrates 249 Years of Freedom


VFW Action Alert: Vote YES to Keep Veterans in their Homes


VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military as Conflict in Middle East Escalates


VFW Honors the United States Army's 250 Years of Valor


VFW Urges Vets to Prioritize Mental Health During PTSD Awareness Month and Beyond


VFW Calls on Nation to Remember the True Meaning of Memorial Day


VFW National Commander Joins Day of Service Sponsors to Aid Homeless Vets


VFW Action Alert: Say NO to Putting Veterans in Debt


Winners of VFW Publications Contest Announced


VFW Applauds VA for Clearing Way to Timely Care


VFW Honors America's Service Members This Armed Forces Day


Ace Hardware Honors Memorial Day with Nationwide Tribute to Veterans


Veterans Help Group and VFW Team Up to Launch Innovative Social Security Disability Eligibility Screener


VFW Honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


This May, Burger King® Franchisees Give Back to Veterans


VFW Named as a Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's 2025 Let's Ride Challenge


VFW Names 2025 Top National Teachers


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fourth Annual Day of Service


VFW Now National Presenting Sponsor of Irreverent Warriors


VFW Joins with Main Street to Provide Financial Education to Veterans


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Names First Woman Veteran to Lead its National Legislative Efforts


VFW Leaders Prepare for Diplomacy, Troop and DPAA Site Visits


VFW Launches 79th Annual Youth Scholarship Contests


Rep. Van Orden Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Chief Demands Lawmakers 'Honor the Contract' with Veterans


VFW Announces 2025 National Scholarship Winners


VFW Honors Women's History Month


VFW Prepares to Deliver 2025 Legislative Priorities to Lawmakers


VFW Calls on Administration, Congress to Stop Indiscriminate Firing of Veterans


'Brothers After War' to Debut Nationwide February 28


VFW Reminds Members to Stay Focused Amid Confusion in the Capital


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Statewide News

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NMDVS August 2025 Newsletter

The Guardian The monthly newsletter of the New Mexico Dept. of Veterans’ Services

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VFW Elects Carol Whitmore as New National Commander

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Carol Whitmore of Des Moines, Iowa, was elected today as the new national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wa...

VFW Presents Acclaimed John A. Biedrzycki Award

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has selected Army Desert Storm Veteran Belinda Boldoe as its 2024-2025 John A....

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