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AARP New Mexico is celebrating Social Security’s 90th Anniversary with a special event, Thursday, June 28, in Santa Fe. Join us for a conversation with Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández on the important role Social Security plays in our state and how we can protect it for future generations.
AARP New Mexico is accepting nominations for its 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ New Mexicans who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. Nominations will be accepted now until Friday, Aug. 29.
An emergency can hit at a moment’s notice – whether it’s a natural disaster like flooding, wildfires or high winds, or a personal emergency like a house fire.
“When an emergency hits, adrenaline kicks in making it hard to think straight,” said Joseph Roybal Sanchez, AARP New Mexico State Director. “You may only have minutes to get your family, your pets and yourself to safety.”
$69,000 in grants aim to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects.
Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and voting options in New Mexico, such as absentee voting, early voting or voting with a disability.
New Mexico residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how to find an updated vaccine near you.
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
AARP released a report Aug. 28 that shows an estimated 16,073 New Mexicans on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts Jan. 1, 2025.
AARP recently announced that five organizations from across New Mexico will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants. This is part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide through the AARP Community Challenge grant program.
The AARP New Mexico State Office has moved to Albuquerque, and you’re invited to the party! After 23 years in Santa Fe, the office transitioned to Albuquerque in March and will be having a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, Thursday, June 20. The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce will be facilitating the special event.
AARP New Mexico welcomes Christian Halstead, of Albuquerque, as its new state president. The state president, a volunteer position, works closely with the state director to lead AARP’s work in New Mexico.
AARP New Mexico has relocated its office from Santa Fe to Albuquerque to help expand programming and reach more people. It will still have a presence in Santa Fe, Las Cruces and around the state.
AARP New Mexico and the AARP Las Cruces Chapter are proud sponsors of the 2023 Southern New Mexico Honor Guards Training Conference held April 21 in Las Cruces.
Voting in New Mexico’s primary election on Tuesday, June 4, may be easier for some, thanks to a 2023 state law.
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