Women Veterans of New Mexico is a Federal 501(c)3 Non-profit organization
Welcome to
Women Veterans
of New Mexico!
President: Judy M. Quintana
(505) 306-3756
nmwomenveterans@gmail.com
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WOMEN Veterans of NM
It's Dues time again! Every January, Women Veterans of New Mexico counts on dues and donations to accomplish many things.
Pay your 2013 Dues now using PayPal!
Women Veterans of New Mexico (WVNM) has many ongoing projects, such as filling the gap for homeless women veterans in transition for housing, assisting in StandDowns for homeless women veterans, performing Honor Guard at various events throughout the year, and administering to and camaraderie for women veterans.
If you are not already a member, this is a personal invitation to join us and make a difference with your talents and memberships. Your membership dues go to accomplish our missions of supporting and advocating for our sister veterans throughout the state. Your time is greatly appreciated in helping us to help our fellow women veterans.
Together we can make great things happen!
Judy M. Quintana
Women Veterans of New Mexico, President
(505) 306-3756
nmwomenveterans@gmail.com
Women Veterans of New Mexico is run by volunteers, and we need you! If you are looking for a place to put your ideas and energy to work, JOIN US and participate!
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Check out what WVNM has been doing!
See our December 2012 Newsletter
And read about veterans news and upcoming veterans events in the NM Dept of Veterans Services (NMDVS) May 2013 newsletter.
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WVNM Membership Meetings are held quarterly, usually the 2nd Saturday of the month: Jul 13, October 12, December is the Christmas Party (TBA).
Join us for breakfast/brunch!
Date: July 13, 2013 Time: To Be Announced (TBA)
Location: We're having a PICNIC POTLUCK!! Watch this space for more information on location and time.
For more information: Judy Quintana
Phone: 505-306-3756 nmwomenveterans@gmail.com
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Your Board
Elections were held January 19, 2013 at our Annual Membership Meeting:
President - Judy Quintana
Vice President - Fundraising/Sales - Patricia Ruiz
Vice President - Membership - Elinor Reiners
Treasurer - Myra Powers
Secretary - Greta Moore
Asst Secretary - Mae Lockett
Sargeant-At-Arms - Joni Seymour
Director/Logistics - Sofie Maestas
Director/Events - Sharon Lester
Chaplain - Gloria Vinsky (non-board position)
We welcome your input and participation!
If you are interested in helping Board members by joining a Committee, please contact Judy Quintana (505) 306-3756
Conference in Farmington Reaches
Out to Women Veterans
Read the Newspaper coverage of the May 4 Conference here.
Presbyterian Medical Service introduces "Salute to Veterans" information for medical care, brought to you by NM Veterans And Family Support Services. Also see NMvets.com for more information.
Looking for Employment? Click here for a list of companies that are hiring Veterans now!
EVENTS
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Every Wednesday: Writing for Your Life
Writing is a great form of creative expression and stress
management. Open group lead by Army Nurse Veteran,
Caroline LeBlanc, MFA, RN, MSN.
This group takes place every Wednesday at 2:00 pm, Building #2 Rec Hall Classroom.
For more information, see the flyer here.
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Acupuncturists Without Borders
- FREE Clinics -
1st and 3rd Thursdays
For more information, see flyer here
www.ACWB.infowww.facebook.com/acuwithoutborders
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Jun 9: Children's Freedom Festival
1-4 pm -FREE-
NM Veterans Memorial, 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE
Children and families are invited to celebrate the men and women of our community who serve, protect and keep you safe. There will be exhibits and demonstrations by our first responders and representatives of our military. See flier here for more info.
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Jun 9: 2nd Annual - Free - Vet Clinic
for Pets of the Homeless
This event is limited to Pets of Homeless ONLY
See flier here for location and more information.
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Jun 14: Farmington Vet Center Grand Opening
1 pm 4251 E. Main St, Farmington NM
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Jun 15: NM Veterans' Memorial Presents:
Paul Clever who has searched for
10 years to resolve the loss of his
father 44 years ago
Please join us at the New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial, 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE on Saturday, June 15th at 10:00am
See both the flyer and informational article, which is about Kris Olson Olexa Harrison, who represented the family in Olive Branch, Mississippi for a repatriation ceremony honoring the recently recovered remains of the crew, lost in the wreck of a spy plane over Laos of Olson’s father, Maj. Robert E. Olson.
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Jun 21: Molina Healthcare Career Fair
10am - 6pm
For location and more info, click here
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Jul 9-10: Resilience Training
8 am - 4 pm Location TBA
See flyer for more information
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Sep 7: SAVE THE DATE!
Women Veterans Conference
8 am - 5:30 pm Albuquerque
Location: To Be Announced
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Sep 18-22: Holistic Retreat for Women Veterans
"Regaining Balance for Women with PTSD"
See the flyer for location and more information. This retreat is free to women veterans with PTSD and their adult family members.
Retreat participants will need approval from both their medical- and mental-health care providers before being accepted to retreats.
Show your colors ~ Order Your Shirt Now!!
We have Women Veterans of New Mexico T-Shirts!!
Use PayPal below, OR complete an online Tshirt Order Form,
print and mail with your check or money order!!
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Logo with Blue Zia "Women Are Veterans Too!"  |
White logo-"Women Are Veterans Too!" |
Pocket-size "Proudly She Served" logo |
Logo with Blue Zia on white Tshirt $15 
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Men's Port Authority Shirts. Choose one size smaller than women's sizes (ex: Women's Large = Men's Medium) 
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HENDERSON HOUSE FOR WOMEN VETERANS
The YWCA's Henderson House provides housing for women vets and their children. Space is still available. If you know of potential women veteran candidates, please contact Andrea Nash at the YWCA (see below).
For continuing operations, we need your help. If you are able to assist, please donate. You could also help by spreading the word. You can pledge on line, in a lump sum or by monthly deductions. This house is the first in the nation and will provide a home environment for women who have served our country and now need our help. I encourage you to go to the website at www.ywca-nm.org, click "donate".
If you can donate your time, we need drivers to take our women veterans to doctor appointments or to do a 'fire watch' at the home so everyone doesn't have to go to one person's appointment.
For more info, contact Andrea Nash, YWCA, Vice President at
(505) 254-9922 or email anash@ywca-nm.org
Check out the pictures of Henderson House to see what we've helped accomplish!!
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Need Help?
Love, INC
Ever feel like you are overwhelmed and have less than you need?
Love, INC provides help with food items, clothing, baby items, child care, transportation help, automotive repair, budget counseling, legal services, homeless shelter, affordable housing, substance abuse counseling, and job placement by knowledgeable people referring you to what you need. Their mission is to mobilize local churches to transform lives and community In the Name of Christ
Thrift Store located at 8011 Central Ave (6 blocks W of Wyoming at Central & Tennessee). They also take donations!!
Open 9:30am - 4:30pm.
For more information, see their website: www.LoveINCabq.org
505-255-LOVE (5683)
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Homes for Heroes
Thinking of buying or refinancing a home?
Homes for Heroes is a non-profit organization, a network of real estate professionals, mortgage brokers, and title companies who have offered to provide savings when a 'hero' purchases or refinances a home. See their flier here or their website: www.homesforheroes.com.
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City of Albuquerque gives "Veterans Preference" in hiring to Veterans from the services or qualifying reservists
Check out their website: www.cabq.org click on 'employment' for an
on-line application.
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Women Veterans License Plate! 
Order your special license plate from the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) in Santa Fe. (see http://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/Vehicles/Pages/License-Plates.aspx#Military).
You can fill out the Veteran License Plate form on line (Click here to open the form), or print the blank form and hand-fill in. Mark the box for "WOMAN VETERAN" and pay the noted, one-time only fee. Then complete the steps as described on the form (attach proof of service/DD214), etc. Again, only Santa Fe's MVD has the plates at this time so they must be ordered through them.
Albuquerque SCORE offers free business counseling and seminars in learning how to start your own business or learn more about how to run the one you have www.albuquque.score.org
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Order your Personnel Records/Discharge Certificate
Click here for more information, instructions and links.
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Women Veterans Outreach Toolkit
VA's national Women's Health program office and the National Women Veterans Communications Workgroup have created a toolkit for outreach to women Veterans.
Find the pieces at:
www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/toolkits.asp
_______________________________ MILITARY STRESS RELIEF PROJECT
AT THE
ALBUQUERQUE VETERANS ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC
Weekly community-style acupuncture treatments available to active duty, national guard, and reserve, and veterans of military service and immediate family members. Weekly acupuncture treatments have allowed many military service personnel to experience diminishing symptoms of stress resulting in better sleep, less anger, reduced anxiety and depression, and subsequently, an improved quality of life.
There is no charge for treatment at this clinic, but donations welcome.
For more info and contact numbers, see the flyer here.
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Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS)
Veteran and Family Support Services
provides comprehensive intake, assessment, treatment and referrals for NM veterans and their families living with the effects of military service, deplo9yment, and coming home. Providing services in support of trauma and relatyed issues vetrans and their families face including substance abuse, depression, anger, domestic violence, and social and economic challenges. More information here or contact: Lora Smalley, NC, LMFT Clinical Therapist VFSS, 1-877-929-9797 lora_smalley@pmsnet.org. Locations in Rio Rancho, Gallup, and Farmington.
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provides energetic treatments to individuals and families suffering from an array of ailments using various forms of oriental medical modalities. For more information, go to their website: www.grandmeridian.org
