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


Dept. of New Mexico September 2024 Newsletter

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


DVS August 2024 Newsletter

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


July DVS 2024 Newsletter

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


May 2024 Department Newsletter

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


DVS June 2024 Newsletter

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


Dept.of New Mexico May 2024 Newsletter

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


December Newsletter 2023

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.

VFW Announces National Initiative with the Grunt Style Foundation to Address Veterans' Mental Health Needs


VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month


VFW Action Alert: Keep TAP Promotion Act in Defense Bill


VFW, SVA Announce 2024/2025 Legislative Fellowship Selectees


VFW Celebrates the Navy's 249th Birthday


VFW Thanks Members Still Serving in the Wake of Disaster


Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual 'Help A Hero' Campaign to Raise $1.5 Million for Veteran Scholarships through Nov. 16


VFW Teams Up with Vetrepreneur to Aid Vets in Business Ownership


VFW Day: Celebrate the Legacy


VFW Applauds Congress Passing Emergency Appropriations for VA


Until They All Return Home


VFW Wishes the US Air Force a Happy 77th Birthday


VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month


Always Remember


VFW Readies for Annual September Legislative Conference


VFW Remembers the End of the Afghanistan War


VFW Admonishes Former President for Medal of Honor Remarks


VFW Awards Nearly $750,000 in Scholarships to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2024-2025 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


VFW Takes Exception With Service Record Embellishment


VFW Pleased to See Veterans Return to the General Election


Farewell Message from Immediate Past Chief Duane Sarmiento


VFW Elects Al Lipphardt as New National Commander


VFW Outraged Over American Flag and Monument Desecrations in Washington, DC


VFW Bestows Esteemed John A. Biedrzycki Award


Humana and VFW Continue Collaborative Effort to Address Health-Related Social Needs for Veterans


VFW Action Alert: Support the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Act


VFW Commemorates the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW at the Starting Gate for the 125th National Convention


VFW Action Alert: Vote Yes to Include the Major Richard Star Act in the NDAA


VFW National Commander Denounces Political Violence


VFW Celebrates the 248th Birthday of America


Happy Birthday Army ... and to the Flag You Carry


New Study Links Cancers to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination


VFW Action Alert: Pass H.R. 8371


VFW Commemorates D-Day in Normandy on 80th Anniversary


VFW Kicks Off 125th Anniversary Commemoration


VFW Honors LGBTQ Veterans' Service to Nation


VFW Remembers Our Fallen


Ace Hardware Honors Fallen Heroes with 1 Million American Flags Donation


VFW Celebrates Armed Forces Day


VFW Expresses Concern Over Erroneous VA Bonuses


Cornerstone Caregiving Donates More than $100,000 to the VFW


Chief's Commentary: Aid for Allies Must Include Support for American Defenders


VFW Expresses Support for Free Speech, Not Violence on College Campuses


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


Burger King® Franchisees Give Back to Troops This May


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'


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."