2/15, 2/22 – Limited Number of Free Tickets for Veterans for Two Upcoming UNM Women’s Basketball Games (Albuquerque)(University Arena/”The Pit”) A limited number of free tickets are available for veterans for University of New Mexico’s Lady Lobos home games on February 15 and  February 22. (click here for details).

2/12 – Free Pre-Valentine’s Day Lunch for Veterans and Their Families (Albuquerque/American Legion Post 49)(11am-2pm)Veterans and their families can stop by American Legion Post 49 for a Pre-Valentine’s Day lunch. (ALBUQUERQUE, NM)—Veterans and their families are invited to a free lunch on Sunday February 12 from 11am-2pm at Albuquerque American Legion Post 49, located at 11005 Central Ave NE (between Eubank Blvd. and Juan Tabo Blvd.)

The Heart for Veterans lunch is presented by the New Mexico Commission for Community Volunteerism and American Legion Post 49 as a tribute to the men and women who have served and protected America as members of the Armed Forces.

On the menu is spaghetti with meatballs or meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, cupcakes, and coffee/iced tea/punch/water. For more information, contact Lydia at (505) 296-4224.

2/11 – Pre-Valentine’s Day Benefit Dance for the Homeless Veterans’ Integration Center (NMVIC) (Santa Fe/Santa Fe University of Art & Design)(8pm-12am) Celebrate Valentine’s Day early—and at the same time help homeless veterans!

Come dance the night away on February 11 with your special someone (or with a group of friends) to the sounds of the popular party band Lumbre Revue at the Santa Fe University of Art & Design from 8pm to 12am. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 per couple and can be purchased online at http://www.nmvic.org/. All proceeds benefit the New Mexico Veterans’ Integration Center (NMVIC) in Albuquerque, a 501 (c)3 organization which helps homeless veterans transition back into society by offering a two-year residency program featuring counseling, life-skill classes, job assistance training, and numerous other programs. The NMVIC is dependent upon grants, donations, and partial funding by the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services.

For more information, go to the above website, or contact the NMVIC at (505) 265-0512 or the Santa Fe Office of the NM Department of Workforce Solutions at (505) 827-7426. (click here for flyer)

2/7 – Veterans’ Employment Outreach Program at the University of New Mexico (Albuquerque/University of New Mexico/John & June Perovich Business Center) (9am-1030am) The University of New Mexico is hosting this event to recruit veterans for employment at the university. (click here for more information)

2/6 – Military & Veterans Appreciation Day at the State Legislature (8am-1pm)(Santa Fe/State Capitol Rotunda) Military & Veterans Appreciation Day at the State Legislature (8am-1pm)(Santa Fe/State Capitol Rotunda) All active-duty personnel, veterans, their families and anyone with  an interest in military or veterans issues are invited to the State  Capitol in  Santa Fe for the annual Military and Veterans’ Appreciation Day at the State Legislature.  New Mexico National Guard and Reserve Unit members will be honored at a special noon ceremony. Limited free bus transportation to and from Albuquerque is available. (click here for more details)

12/21 – Free Concert to Honor Veterans (Santa Fe/Santa Fe University of Art & Design)(2:30pm-3:30pm) Award-winning musicians Shelly Morningstar and Fabian Fontanelle will be performing a free concert in honor of Armed Forces veterans and to also call attention to the plight of homeless veterans. (click here for more information)

12/21 –Wall of Honor Unveiling Ceremony for U.S. Army Sgt.  Leroy Petry (Santa Fe/State Capitol Rotunda)(1pm)  A bronze plaque bearing the name of U.S. Army Sgt. and Medal of Honor Recipient Leroy Petry will be unveiled at a special ceremony at the State Capitol (click here for details).

12/8 – December 8th Workshop for Homeless/Near-Homeless Veterans is Postponed. (click here for details)

12/7 – Military Order of the World Wars Pearl Harbor Anniversary Dinner (6pm)(Los Alamos/Best Western Hilltop House) New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services Secretary Timothy Hale will be the Guest Speaker at a Pearl Harbor Recognition Dinner on December 7th in Los Alamos. (click here for details)

12/5 –Governor Martinez, NMDVS Secretary Hale to Accept Holiday Wreath at Special State Capitol Ceremony. (10am)(State Capitol Rotunda) The public is invited to this special ceremony at the State Capitol in Santa Fe. (click here for details)

11/23- Military & Veterans’ Affairs Committee Hearing in Santa Fe (9am)(State Capitol, Room  #322)
The public is invited to attend the final public hearing of the year by the Military and Veterans’ Affairs Legislative Committee hearing, to be held at 9am on November 23rd in Room 322 of the State Capitol in Santa Fe. (Click here for details.)

11/11 – Veterans’ Day to be Celebrated in Communities Throughout New Mexico Cities and towns throughout New Mexico will be celebrating Veterans’ Day with ceremonies, parades, and other activities on November 11th (although some communities have events scheduled a few days before, or on Saturday, November 12th). (Click here for details.)

11/10 -Long-term Care for Elderly Veterans, PTSD Care to Be Discussed at a Military & Veterans’ Affairs Legislative Committee Public Hearing in Santa Rosa (9am) The Military & Veterans’ Affairs Legislative Committee will hold its next public hearing on November 10th in Santa Rosa at the Los Amigos Assisted Living Center, located at 1148 Blue Hole Road.  (click here for details)

11/8 - VA-Sponsored Online Job Fair. The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) is hosting a free on-line national job fair from 9am -2pm. (click here for details).

11/2 – Training Now Available for Caregivers of Veterans Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, or Veterans Caring for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s DiseaseRegistration is now open for a special Training Class designed for caregivers of veterans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Travel and respite reimbursement will be provided. (click here for details)

11/1 – Unclaimed Cremated Remains of Ten Veterans to be Interred at the Santa Fe National Cemetery Governor Susana Martinez is scheduled to attend a special funeral for the unclaimed cremated remains of ten veterans who passed away in New Mexico but were not claimed by family members. (click here for details).

10/29 - Inaugural “Stand Down” for Homeless Veterans in Santa Fe, Northern New Mexico (8am-3pm) (Santa Fe/Santa Fe University of Art & Design-formerly College of Santa Fe) The first ever “Stand Down” for homeless veterans in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico. (click here for details and how you can help with donations of urgently-needed items).

10/27 - Military & Veterans’ Affairs Legislative Committee to Hold Public Hearing in Grants, NM Several topics are on the agenda. All active-duty personnel, military veterans and anyone who has an interest in military or veterans’ issues are invited to attend and offer feedback. (click here for details).

10/15 – Annual Women Veterans’ Conference (8am-5pm)(Albuquerque/Hilton Hotel)(1901 University Blvd. NE) Free $40 Walmart Gift Card for first 50 women veterans or active-duty personnel to pre-register for the conference, which focuses on available VA and state benefits available for veterans. (click here for details) (click here for printable flyer)

10/14 & 10/15 – Stand Down & Project Hand Up for Homeless Veterans and Non-Veterans(8am-4pm)(Albuquerque/NM Veterans’ Integration Center) The annual two-day “Stand Down” for homeless veterans and non-veterans at the New Mexico Veterans’ Integration Center, located at the Value Place Hotel at 13032 Central Avenue NE near Tramway. (click here for details)

10/1 – Veterans’ Benefits Bazaar in Española (10am)(Española National Guard Armory/2011 Industrial Park Road) A convenient “one-stop” opportunity for veterans, active-duty personnel and their families from throughout northern New Mexico to learn about veterans’ benefits. (click here for details).

10/1 – Free Luncheon in Farmington for All Who’ve Served Since the Gulf War All veterans who’ve served since the Gulf War and their families are invited to a free luncheon in Farmington sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). (click here for details).

9/27 - Free Women Veterans’ Business Development Workshop  in Albuquerque  (8am-4pm) (Embassy Suites Hotel/1000 Woodward Place NE) A unique business development workshop exclusively for women veterans or active-duty personnel who would like to start their own business or expand existing operations. (click here for details).

9/16 – 2011 National POW & MIA Recognition Day Ceremony (Albuquerque/New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial/1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE)(10am)New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services Cabinet Secretary Timothy Hale and Kirtland Air Force Base Acting Commander David Hornyak invite you to join them in observing 2011 National POW & MIA Recognition Day in New Mexico. (click here for details)

9/10 – Benefit Motorcycle “Bike Run” for the Veterans’ Integration Center. (9:30am)
(Albuquerque/American Legion Post #69—9000 4th St. NW) All motorcycle enthusiasts: Here’s your chance to go on a nice leisurely ride with other motorcycle enthusiasts…and help our state’s homeless veterans. (click here for details)

8/28 – Free Equine Retreat for Physically and Emotionally-Wounded Women Veterans
Women veterans who’ve been physically or emotionally wounded are invited to attend this unique one-day retreat. No previous experience with horses is necessary. Space is limited. (930am-430pm)(Santa Fe County/Crossed Arrows Ranch)(click here for details)

8/26 – Fourth Annual Fallen and Wounded Warriors Benefit Golf Tournament (Isleta Eagle Golf Course)(8am) Enjoy a round of golf at one of New Mexico’s premier courses—while at the same time helping families of fallen and wounded warriors. (click here for details)

8/16 – Job Fair in Roswell (7am-3pm)(Roswell Convention Center) All veterans and their dependents who are looking for employment are strongly encouraged to attend this free job fair. (click here for details)

8/14 – National Code Talkers’ Day Ceremony & Events in Window Rock. The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services has been invited to participate in a ceremony in Window Rock, AZ, marking National Code Talkers’ Day on August 14th. (click here for details)