NEWS

This tab contains Post News, Department News and National Organization News.  It also contains a  Calendar showing Post 9676, District 2, New Mexico Department and National Organization Events and you can read Announcements. 

Historical Book Sales

Three Local Authors Donate the proceeds from the sales of their historical book about forty nine (49) New Mexico Medal of Honor Recipients, to support Post 9676's Community Service Projects and Programs


Monthly Meeting Are Again Face to Face

Back to normal Face to Face Monthly Meetings


Student Scholarships Available Daniel D Fernandez VFW Post 9676 Encourages Students to Compete for VFW Scholarships

Daniel D Fernandez VFW Post 9676 Encourages Students to Compete for VFW Scholarships. All High School students are invited to submit their Voice of Democracy audio essays. All Middle School students are invited to submit their Patriot Pen essays.


VFW Recruitment News

Post 9676 again Recruiting New Members


Planned Future Food & Hygiene Products Drive

VFW Post 9676 is planning to sponsor a "Food & Personal Hygiene Products Drive" to Benefit Valencia County Residents in October 2023.


VFW Post 9676 Launches New Website

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9676 Launched its New Website and is Looking for Website Sponsors or Donations


DVS April 2024 Newsletter

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


DVS March 2024 Newsletter

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


DVS Feb 2024 Newsletter

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


December Newsletter 2023

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


September 2023 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.


May 2023 Department Newsletter

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


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

National Publications Contest Winners Announced for 2023-24


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


Country Music Superstar Joins VFW in Asking America to 'Return the Favor'


VFW Announces Third Annual Day of Service


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


New Course Spotlights '15 Things Veteran Service Officers Want You To Know'


VFW Announces Top Teachers in National Contest


VFW National Commander Addresses SXSW Boycott over US Army Sponsorship


VFW Now Accepting Applications for its Annual Youth Scholarship Contests


Levin Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Calls on Congress to 'Meet the Challenge' for Veterans


VFW 2024 National Youth Scholarship Winners Named


VFW Celebrates Women's History Month


VFW DAV and PVA Release Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Action Alert: Claim Sharks Are Illegal


VFW Washington Conference App Now Available


VFW Celebrates National Black History Month


VFW Expresses Condolences, Concerns for Troops in Middle East After Deadly Drone Attack


$1.3M Donated by Sport Clips Haircuts for VFW Help A Hero Scholarships for Veterans


VFW Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy


VFW Announces Annual Publications Contest


Season's Greetings from the VFW


Happy Birthday, Space Force!


VFW Director Receives Department of Defense Patriot Award


Wounded Warrior Project Awards Grant to VFW Pre-Discharge Claims Service


VFW Honors America's Iraq War Veterans


VFW Remembers Pearl Harbor


VFW Action Alert: Stop Claim Sharks Now


Thankful for the Life We Live


Celebrating Those Who Have Worn the Nation's Uniform


Happy Birthday, Marines!


VFW Ramps Up Efforts to Combat 'Claim Sharks'


VFW, SVA Name 2023/2024 Student Veterans for Legislative Fellowship


VFW Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month Observance


VFW Uncases Its Colors Again on Guantanamo Bay


Happy Birthday US Navy!


Youth Essay Deadline Quickly Approaching


Ten Years of Supporting Veterans Continues When You 'Help A Hero' at Your Local Sport Clips Haircuts


VFW Still Serving Those Who Serve Around the World


Happy National VFW Day!


VFW Calls on Sen. Tommy Tuberville to Lift Hold on Military Promotions


3M Lawsuit Ends in Victory for Veterans


Happy Birthday US Air Force!


VFW Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month


VFW Commemorates National POW/MIA Recognition Day


VFW Launches Exclusive Gaming League for Veterans


Have You Forgotten?


Deadline for VFW Student Veteran Advocates Nears


VFW, Sport Clips Award Nearly $750,000 to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2023-2024 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


Announcements

Valencia County News-Bulletin 
Veterans Day is a day set aside to acknowledge those men and women who have served and are presently serving in all branches of the U.S. Military in defense of our country and in preservation of our freedoms.  The Valencia County News-Bulletin will again honor Valencia County Veterans and active duty Valencia County service members by posting their photographers in the News-Bulletin's Veterans Day Section to be published on Thursday, November 09, 2023.  Please consider honoring your veterans or active duty service member by submitting a photograph.  If you have already submitted a photo and information for your veteran or active duty service member, the News-Bulletin has them on file and will publish them again this year.  The deadline to submit photos will be announced.
  
Due to Coronavirus COVID-19 meeting restrictions being relaxed, we are again able to meet face to face.  Our Monthly Meetings are held on every 2nd Wednesday of the each month, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Yellow building at the entrance to Daniel D Fernandez Memorial Park at 1201 State Hwy 314 in Los Lunas. 
 
  


No Once Does More For Veterans

OUR MISSION

Our mission statement is "to foster camaraderie among United States  veterans of overseas conflicts and to serve our veterans, the military, and our communities and advocate on behalf of all veterans."