New Mexico Veteran's Art Show
Come out and support your local artists, who in this case, happen to be veterans. The show opens at 6 p.m. Friday, November 6, and runs several weekends: November 7, 8, 14, 15, and 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show is located at the Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds Fine Arts Building.
Ooh La La Christmas Home Tour
Tour eight local houses that will be professionally decorated for Christmas. Proceeds to beneift the Wounded Warriors Project. Cost is $20, good for touring houses November 7 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and November 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m..
Veterans War Memorial Ceremony
There will be a ceremony at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial at 1100 Louisiana SE, from 9 a.m. to noon on Veteran's Day, November 11.
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is offering free admission in honor and remembrance of those who served, on November 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Dynatheater and planetarium admission charges remain.
Free Veterans Day Dinner at Applebees
Veterans and active duty military personnel eat free at Applebee's Restaurants on November 11. Proof of service is needed.
Free Veterans Dinner at Golden Corral Restaurants
A free "thank you" dinner is available to veterans of the armed forces, or anyone serving in the National Guard or Reserves. Show your VA card from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, November 16.
Miles of Coins Event
The Student Veterans of UNM, along with several other UNM student groups, will host the 2nd Annual "Miles of Coins" fundraiser for fellow veterans and their families at UNM. The fundraiser culminates on November 11, and the coin lineup will take place in Smith Plaza by the Zimmerman Library. Help line up the coins between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Even the smallest amount of coins makes a difference, and coins will be accepted during the event.
Veterans Day Ceremony
A Veteran's Day ceremony will take place at Rio Rancho Veterans Monument Park on November 11, starting at 11 a.m. Speakers include Mayor Tom Swisstack of Rio Rancho. The park is located on Pinetree Road, off Southern Boulevard, near the Esther Bone Library.
Veterans’ Day Parade and Ceremony in Santa Fe
This year's parade theme will be "Honoring Women Veterans." The parade begins at 10 a.m. on November 11 at the intersection of Murales and Bishop's Lodge Road. A commemorative ceremony at 11 a.m. takes place at the Veteran's Memorial on the west side of the Bataan Memorial Building (Montezuma and Galisteo). A color guard unit from Womens Veterans of New Mexico will lead the march. A luncheon will follow at Veterans of Foreign War Post #2931.
National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History will host a "Kids Salute to Military Heroes" on Saturday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be stories of service and family activities, as well as a car show that features classic cars and military vehicles. Adults $8, seniors and youth $7.
3rd Annual Veteran's Day 11k Run
Enter the race, which takes place Saturday, November 15, starting at 8 a.m. at Kit Carson Park (Tingley Drive and Alcade). Registration necessary, with proceeds going to the New Mexico Veterans Integration Center.
Blue Star Mothers
The Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America is always looking for donations such as packaged foods, gloves, and toiletries to send as packages to service personnel. See their list for more details on needed items and contact information.
The following merchants will offer discounts to Veterans on November 11:
Lowes
The home store will offer a 10% discount on in-store purchases November 11. The offer is good for any in-stock and special order purchase up to $5,000. The discount is available any day of the year for Albuquerque metro stores. Present a valid military ID or other proof of service. Sales via Lowes.com, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards are not eligible.
Home Depot
Reservists, retired military, veterans, active-duty personnel and their families are eligible for a 10% discount off purchases on November 11. The offer is good for up to $2,000.
New Mexico Gold Star Family License Plate
New Mexico families who have lost a family member to combat action are eligible to receive a free Gold Star license plate. The first plate is free, with a four plate limit per family. These are also free, but families are responsible for at $17 plate registration fee. Applicants should
contact their nearest office of the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services to apply.
Veteran's Day is a national holiday; therefore the following government offices are closed:
City Offices
City Community Centers
Senior Centers
East and Westside Animal Welfare Shelters
KiMo Theater
County Offices
County Community Centers
Federal Offices
Post Office
State Offices
Congressional Offices
Courts (Federal, State and Metro)
Banks (Check your local office)
Albuquerque Public Schools
Rio Rancho City offices
Museums and libraries remain open, as well as UNM and CNM.
Albuquerque City Transit buses will operate on a Saturday schedule. Visit ABQ Ride.
Solid Waste: garbage collection will run as normal, and convenience centers will be open.
Rio Rancho Public Schools will be open.
