{"id":116288,"date":"2023-12-11T10:11:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T10:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lascrucestoday.com\/magic\/2023\/12\/11\/send-cheer-to-our-local-veterans-dvs-launches-operation-holiday-cheer-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-12-11T16:15:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T16:15:55","slug":"send-cheer-to-our-local-veterans-dvs-launches-operation-holiday-cheer-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lascrucestoday.com\/magic\/2023\/12\/11\/send-cheer-to-our-local-veterans-dvs-launches-operation-holiday-cheer-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Send Cheer to Our Local Veterans: DVS launches Operation Holiday Cheer 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><b>DVS launches Operation Holiday Cheer 2023<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\"><i>Bring joy to residents and staff at the State Veterans\u2019 Home and Fort Bayard<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\"><b>SANTA FE<\/b>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is excited to kick off Operation Holiday Cheer 2023<i>.\u00a0<\/i>Join us in spreading joy to residents and staff at the State Veterans\u2019 Home in Truth or Consequences, and the veterans wing of Fort Bayard Medical Center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">Many resident veterans lack family connections, experiencing limited or no contact throughout the year, not just during the holidays. Additionally, staff at both facilities dedicate themselves to year-round, round-the-clock care for the residents, even during the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">\u201cDVS is asking New Mexicans to send a little holiday cheer to these veterans and staff and let them know they are on our minds this holiday season,\u201d said DVS Acting Cabinet Secretary Jamison A. Herrera. \u201cPlease let the veterans know we are grateful for their service to our state and country, and let the staff know we appreciate them for caring for these veterans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">How you can help:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">Send cards directly to the homes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">Residents: Address cards with \u201cDear Veteran\u201d or \u201cDear Hero\u201d and include a short message of appreciation for the military service.<b><u><\/u><\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">Staff: Address cards \u201cDear Frontline Hero\u201d or \u201cDear Veterans\u2019 Home Staff Member\u201d and express gratitude for their care.<b><u><\/u><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\"><u>Mailing Addresses<\/u>:<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\"><b>The New Mexico State Veterans Home<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">992 South Broadway<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">Truth or Consequences, NM\u00a0 87901<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">ATTN: Operation Holiday Cheer<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\"><b>Fort Bayard State Veterans Home<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">41 Fort Bayard Rd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">Santa Clara, NM\u00a0 88026<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNoSpacing\">ATTN: Operation Holiday Cheer<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Let\u2019s show our appreciation for these veterans and dedicated staff\u2026and make their holiday season a little brighter!<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b><u>The New Mexico Department of Veterans\u2019 Services<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The New Mexico Department of Veterans\u2019 Services (DVS) provides support and services to New Mexico\u2019s 144,134 veterans and their families. DVS treats every veteran, regardless of their rank achieved during military service, with the respect and gratitude befitting someone who has served our country. 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