New Mexico Veteran's Benefits
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STATE BENEFITS
Veterans' Property Tax Exemption
Any veteran who served a minimum of 90 days consecutive active duty (other than for training), has an honorable discharge, and is a legal resident of New Mexico qualifies for a $4000 reduction in the taxable value of their real property for county taxation purposes. This benefit can also be used for a 1/3 discount when registering a vehicle in New Mexico. The benefit is also available to the unremarried surviving spouse of a veteran who would have otherwise qualified for this benefit. Disabled Veteran Property
Tax Exemption
Any veteran who has been rated 100 percent service-connected disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and is a legal resident of New Mexico, qualifies for a complete property tax waiver on their primary residence.
Vietnam Veteran Scholarship
Veterans who have been residents of New Mexico for a minimum of 10 years, served in Vietnam, and were issued the Vietnam Campaign or Service Medal are eligible. The Vietnam Veteran Scholarship will pay full tuition and books at any state funded post-secondary school.
Children of Deceased Veterans
Children between the ages of 16-26 whose veteran parent was killed in action or died as a result of their wounds incurred in battle, qualify for a full tuition waiver at any state funded post-secondary school. A $150 stipend, per semester, will be issued to help with books or fees.
In-State Tuition for Veterans
This allows all honorably discharged veterans and their dependents--regardless of where they live--to immediately qualify as residents and therefore pay less-expensive “resident” or in-state tuition rates and fees at all institutions of higher learning in New Mexico. This eliminates the waiting period needed to qualify as a resident of the state (call the NMDVS office for more details)
Disabled Veterans Hunting and Fishing License
Any veteran rated 100 percent service-connected disabled, qualifies for a free lifetime small game hunting and fishing license in the State of New Mexico.
Free State Park Day Use Passes for Disabled Veterans
Any veteran who is rated 50% or higher service-connected disabled by the VA and is a resident of New Mexico qualifies for an annual day pass and three free nights of camping. Complete and send the application according to the instructions and attach a copy of your NM drivers license and a copy of the VA award letter showing a rating of 50% or higher.
Free State Museum & Monument Admission for Disabled Veterans
Any veteran who is rated 50% or higher service-connected disabled by the VA and is a resident of New Mexico qualifies for free pass to any State Museum or Monument. Complete and send the application according to the instructions and attach a copy of your NM drivers license and a copy of the VA award letter showing a rating of 50% or higher.
Veterans’ License Plates
Any veteran who was honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the U.S. is eligible for a New Mexico veterans' license plate. A fee and registration is required for some plates. Armed Forces Plate Purple Heart 100% Disabled Veteran Pearl Harbor Survivor Ex-POW Medal of Honor
Exemption from Excise Taxes on Vehicle Purchases
Any veteran who has suffered the loss, or complete loss of use of one or more limbs due to their service in the military shall be exempted from excise taxes when purchasing a new vehicle.
The Patriot Plate
Enabled by 2006 legislation, the Patriot Plate is a special license plate that provides the public with an opportunity to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces
World War II and Korean Veterans High School Diploma
Any WWII or Korean War veteran who joined the Armed Forces while attending a New Mexico high school prior to graduation is eligible for a high school diploma.
Military Discharge Papers Protection
Military discharge papers filed with County Clerks in the State of New Mexico shall be available only to the veteran who filed them, the veteran’s next of kin, or a person holding the veteran’s general power of attorney.
Special MacArthur Service Medal
The Special MacArthur Service Medal is issued to known members or their survivors of the 200th Coast Artillery who were residents of New Mexico at their original time of entry into the US Military and served under Gen. MacArthur in the Philippine Islands.
Special Veterans Day Recreation and Museum Privileges
Any New Mexico resident who is currently serving or has served honorably in the U.S. Military, and his or her spouse and children, shall be entitled to the free use of any New Mexico State Park, including the waiving of all admittance, camping, permit or other user fees or charges, and, any exhibit of the Museum of New Mexico, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, and the New Mexico Museum of Space History. The Special Recreation and Museum Privileges shall be valid only on Veterans Day.
New Mexico Personnel Office Veterans Hiring Preference
Veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces and applicants currently serving in the National Guard shall have five points added to their final passing numerical scores on screening examinations performed by the State Personnel Office. Veterans honorably discharged with a service-connected disability shall have 10 points added to their final passing numerical scores.
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Pleasant Surprise
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Subject: THIS ONE MIGHT SURPRISE YOU!
Many people may not know about his time in the U.S.Army. He is the son of an Air Force General and an accomplished Golden Gloves boxer. He graduated from Pomona College with a B.S. degree and then became a Rhodes Scholar from Oxford University.
He joined the U.S. Army at the prompting of his father. After graduating from Officer Candidate School he attended and graduated from both Army Airborne and Ranger training in the top of each class. He was selected for U. S. Army Special Forces Training but refused so that he could attend pilot training where he earned his wings and became an accomplished U.S. Army helicopter (gun ship) pilot, achieving the rank of Captain.
He was about to be promoted to the rank of Major and appointed to teach at West Point when he resigned his commission from the Army to go into music and acting. You can tell in this video that his time in the military means a lot to him.
Click here to be pleasantly surprised.
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Updated: Saturday, 18 February 2012 7:55 AM MST
Military Memorabalia Enthusiast Request
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Topic: Post 3274
My name is Wayne Roberts and in 2008, at the age of 46, I became disabled. Things I use to take for granted, I can no longer afford. We recently had our home foreclosed on, and had to move.
To deal with some Depression issues I was having, my therapist suggested I get a hobby. I decided to collect Military Memorabilia from around the World, with a focus on Commemorative/Challenge Coins, Patches (Unit, M.P. & Fire Unit), and Lapel Pins.
Being on a VERY fixed income, this has been a slow developing hobby. I was wondering if you might have anything you might be able to send me relevant to your Location? I am a big admirer of all Military personnel, and you are to be commended for your dedication and the service you provide.
ANYTHING you might be able to send me would be greatly appreciated and you have my sincerest thanks. If not, God Bless and I wish you much prosperity in the future.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration, and have a Safe and Happy 2012!
Wayne Roberts
118 Dorian Drive
Sumner, GA, USA, 31789
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Where Ever You Are
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Topic: Entertainment
This video is
> taken from a British series where a guy called Gareth Malone takes a
> group of people and turns them into a choir. This time he's taken a
> group of military wives whose husbands are all away in Afghanistan and
> turned them into a choir. Gareth looks about 16 yrs old but is
> actually in his mid-30s and a Choirmaster for the London Symphony
> Orchestra, among other things. They wrote a song based on excerpts
> from letters written by the couples whilst apart and this is the
> beautiful result.
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Updated: Friday, 27 January 2012 10:22 AM MST
Grandstands at Green Bay
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Topic: Entertainment
November 14, 2011 at Lambeau Field
This is what ESPN failed to show you Monday night, 11/14/2011. Apparently, they
thought their commercials were more important than showing this scene for
about 5 seconds.    |
If you don’t think our country is under attack FROM WITHIN, you might need to re-think your involvement in this country and the freedoms which our VETERANS fought and many died for.
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Hobbs VFW Member's Website Hacked
Topic: General Information
Right around Christmas one of our VFW member's website, Initial Impression.biz, was hacked and for a brief time was showing an extremist militant group logo from somewhere in Germany. They evidently also were able to send out fraudulent mass emailings using the site. Shortly thereafter, the site/server was deemed unreachable by this Webmaster, and I have been unable to gain access to the site or retrieve the original files from the site server. Support tickets to the site Host have proven fruitless, and apparently the access password has been changed.
So, I have rebuilt the site using a more secure host, and for those of you who may be interested in doing business with Carolyn Huerta's Initial Impression business, her new site is: http://www.initialimpression.info
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Updated: Thursday, 12 January 2012 8:16 AM MST
DART TOURNAMENT
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I am happy to say that the Dart Tournament held Friday went great. We had a few new faces and they seem to be enjoying themselves. Thanks I believe to the Newspaper, Radio and of course to our new outdoor sign.
There were 6 teams in the Tournament.
1st place went to Howard and Smokey
2nd place went to Dennis and Tiny
3rd place went to Tammy and David.
New faces in the Tournament were Tony and Jose of Hobbs. We had a few late phone calls for the Tournament.
I want the thank Glenda for helping with sales of the Triple Shot tickets. David's number was called. He had to hit the triple 7. Sorry David.
Triple Shot pot is now right at $300. ( $100 per triple dart)
Hope to see you again next Tournament.
Dennis
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VFW Plans for New Years
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Carolyn Huerta called me and asked me to e-mail everyone about the New Years Eve Party at the VFW. There is to be a dart tournament, 50/50 raffle, etc. Breakfast will be served after midnight. Please bring something to go with the breakfast. You might call Carolyn and let her know what you will bring. Her number is393-9065 or 397-0019. Hope you all have a good time as I am nursing a sore throat and bad cold.
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