Public Information Office
The Public Information Officer
The DVS Public Information Officer (PIO) oversees the dissemination of all information regarding the department, such as media advisories/releases, advertising, event program agendas, newsletters, and any other external communication or documents as directed by the cabinet secretary.
Please see below for our Notice of the Right to Inspect Public Records.
Annual Report
Latest News
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Unveiled at the State Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire
Governor’s Veterans Advisory Council To Hold Its Next Public Meeting on June 26 in Las Cruces
DVS Cabinet Secretary Herrera Addresses 2024 DAV State Convention
DVS Presents Its Latest Quarterly Veterans’ Community Meeting June 12 in Roswell
Strong Turnout for the 2024 New Mexico Women Veterans Conference
June 6: The 80th Anniversary of D-Day
DVS Commemorates Memorial Day With a Ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire
300 Motorcycle Riders on the Run For The Wall “Midway Route” Roll Into New Mexico
Albuquerque-Area Seniors Take Special Rail Runner/Shuttle Trip to the Santa Fe National Cemetery
DVS Thanks/Honors Bernalillo County Commissioner At Commission’s May 15 County Commission Meeting
DVS VBOC Client Honored by SBA as 2024 New Mexico Small Business Person of the Year
2024 Spring Honor Guard Conference Wraps Up in Las Cruces
DVS Helps Veterans at Governor’s “Cabinet In Your Community” Four Corners Event
Bataan Remembrance Day Commemorated on April 9 in Santa Fe
Drive-Up “Carhop-Style” Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption/Waiver Service Day April 6 in Albuquerque
Southeast NM Veterans Invited to Attend the Chaves County Veterans Symposium
VBOC to Present Upcoming “Boots to Business” Entrepreneurship Training Classes
Women Veterans Invited to Attend “Health Fair & Diva Day”
Upcoming Veterans Property Tax Exemption & Waiver “Service Days” in March
New Mexico Senate Unanimously Confirms Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as DVS Cabinet Secretary
Appoints Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as DVS Cabinet Secretary
DVS to Make Veterans’ Benefits Outreach Stops in February
DVS, Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office to Host Veterans’ Property Tax Waiver/Exemption Service Day
Military & Veterans Day at the 2024 Legislature is Saturday, February 3
DVS Launches Operation Holiday Cheer 2023
Governor’s Veterans Advisory Council to Meet December 13
Two “Operation Soundstage” Events for Veterans: Nov. 28 & Nov. 29
Veterans Day to be Commemorated in Communities Throughout New Mexico
DVS Re-Opens Its Downtown Albuquerque Field Office
VIDEO: Highlights of the 2023 New Mexico Forgotten Heroes Funeral
Schedule of October DVS VSO Community Outreach Visits
VIDEO: Highlights of the 2023 Summer New Mexico Honor Guard Conference
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
VA Extends Deadline to File for Backdated PACT Act Claims
VA Form 21-0966 Intent to File Request Form
PACT Act Town Hall Meeting in Albuquerque on August 7
July 27 is National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
Two New Exhibits Inside the Bataan Memorial Building Honor Women Veterans
Governor Lujan Grisham Names 11-Member Veterans’ Advisory Council
DVS Receives Lots of Feedback From “Listening Session” Hosted in Albuquerque
Senior Citizens Make Special Rail Runner Trip to Santa Fe/Santa Fe National Cemetery
Women Veterans Day Proclamation From Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Women Veterans Day Message From DVS Cabinet Secretary Quintana
DVS Presents 2023 Women Veterans Conference
Remains of Bataan Defender/WWII POW Re-buried In His Hometown of Portales
A Reminder About the Veterans’ Designation New Mexico Driver’s License
June is National PTSD Awareness Month
Employer Guide to Hiring Veterans
June 6 is the 79th Anniversary of D-Day
Memorial Day Proclamation From Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
A Memorial Day Message From DVS Cabinet Secretary Donnie Quintana
List of Memorial Day 2023 Ceremonies & Events
Volunteers Join DVS for Bataan Memorial Building “Shine-Up” and Cookout
WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday in Albuquerque
VIDEO: DVS Hosts Latest Local Veterans Community Briefing on May 17 in Raton
WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday in Cuyamungue
WWII Woman Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday in Albuquerque
VIDEO: Highlights of the 2023 New Mexico Spring Honor Guard Conference
VIDEO: DVS Produces Video Highlighting Bataan Remembrance Day in Santa Fe
A National Vietnam War Veterans Day Message from DVS Cabinet Secretary Donnie Quintana
DVS to Co-Present Chaves County Veterans Symposium on March 30
PACT Act Town Hall Meetings Mar. 23 in Zuni Pueblo; Mar. 24 in Crownpoint
DVS and Other Agencies to Host Chaves County Veterans Symposium
Retired NM National Guard Col. Donnie J. Quintana Confirmed by NM Senate as DVS Cabinet Secretary
DVS to Host Veterans Property Tax Exemption/Waiver Clinics in Several NM Communities
Two-Day Veterans Symposium April 21-22 at Isleta Casino Resort & Casino Conference Center
NM Dept. of Game & Fish to Host “Veterans Open House” At Its Las Cruces Office
Gov. Lujan Grisham Appoints Donnie Quintana as New DVS Cabinet Secretary
NM Dept. of Game & Fish “Open House for Veterans” at its SW Region/Las Cruces Office
PACT Act Town Hall Meeting January 18 in Silver City; Virtual/Online Option Available
Military & Veterans Day at the 2023 Legislature is Set for February 20
DVS to Present First Local Community Veterans Call Meeting of 2023 on January 4 in Taos
DVS Hosts State of Rural Veterans Transportation Conference
VA to Host PACT Act Town Hall Meeting in Las Vegas (NM)
DVS Pueblo & Tribal Liaison Honored as One of Eleven “2022 New Mexico True Heroes”
DVS Re-launches the Highly Rural Veterans Transportation Program
NMVAHCS, Albuquerque VARO, and DVS to Host In-Person & Online PACT-ACT Town Hall Meeting November 9
VIDEO: The October 6 “PACT Act” Town Hall Meeting in Albuquerque
DVS to Provide Assistance at 2022 “Stand Down” for Homeless, At-Risk Veterans and Their Families
VIDEO: Highlights of the 2022 Northern New Mexico Honor Guard Conference
VIDEO: Honoring the Seven Navy Veterans for 2022 Navy Week in Albuquerque
DVS 2022 Northern NM Honor Guard Conference is September 15
Upcoming DVS Outreaches in September
New Three-Digit National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline in Operation; Has a Veteran Component
Burn Pit Bill Headed to President Biden for Signature Into Law
VA to Make Claims Outreach Visit to Zuni Pueblo
U.S. Senator Heinrich, U.S. Rep. Stansbury to Host Veterans Resource Fair in Moriarty on August 9
Upcoming DVS Veterans Benefits Outreach Visits in August
Lt. Governor Morales to Host Online Senior Veterans Forum on July 27
U.S. Senator Heinrich, Congresswoman Stansbury to Host Veterans Resource Fair in Edgewood on June 11
June 12 is National Women Veterans Day
DVS Cabinet Secretary Smith Named to VA’s Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses
VIDEO: A Memorial Day Message From DVS Cabinet Secretary Sonya Smith
VIDEO: DVS Joins Effort to Restore the Albuquerque Historic Fairview Cemetery
VIDEO: DVS Presents First-Ever Southern New Mexico Honor Guard Traning Conference
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Opens for New Mexicans Affected by Wildfires
More Information About the 2022 New Mexico Women Veterans Conference
Registration Now Open for the 2022 New Mexico Women Veterans Conference
DVS to Present Agency Briefing in Gallup on May 13
“Operation Hiring Heroes” Veterans Job Fair in Albuquerque on April 27
Governor Lujan Grisham Issues Proclamation for 2022 National Vietnam War Veterans Day
DVS Cabinet Secretary Smith’s 2022 National Vietnam War Veterans Day Message
Registration Now Open to Vendors/Exhibitors for the 2022 New Mexico Women Veterans Conference
DVS to Present Quarterly Briefing on March 31 in Albuquerque
Albuquerque Historic Fairview Cemetery & DVS Seeking Volunteers for April 2 Cemetery Clean Up
DVS Cabinet Secretary Smith, On VA Plan to Possibly Close Four NM CBOCs: “This Is Not Acceptable”
DVS to Lead Multi-Agency Effort to Restore Historic Fairview Cemetery in Albuquerque
Governor Signs DVS-Supported Military Pension Exemption Bill Into State Law
DVS Resumes In-Person Outreach Visits (UPDATED LIST)
Attention Job-Seeking Veterans: Multi-Location State Agency “Rapid Hire” Event on February 8
Attention Job-Seeking Veterans: Multi-Agency Job Fair January 26 in Albuquerque
DVS-Managed Angel Fire State Veterans Cemetery Looking to Hire Interment Specialist
DVS Postpones All January & February Agency Events
New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers, DVS to Host Lunch & Learn Online Discussion
DVS Launches Operation Holiday Cheer; Asks New Mexicans to Send Holiday Cards to Residents & Staff of the State Veterans Home
DVS to Make December Veterans Benefits Outreach Stops in Several NM Communities
Santa Fe Veterans Benefits Outreach Fair on December 8
DVS Fills Alamogordo VSO Vacancy
DVS Field Offices to Close December 6 & 7 For VSO Training
DVS to Make a Benefits Outreach Stop at the Albuquerque VA Hospital
VIDEO: Highlights of a Pre-Veterans Day Parade at the State Veterans Home
VIDEO: Highlights of the 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony in Santa Fe
VIDEO: DVS Helps Homeless And At-Risk Veterans at “Stand Downs” in Gallup & Farmington
DVS to Host Veterans Property Tax Exemption/Benefits Outreaches This Month in Gallup, Santa Rosa, Las Cruces, and Albuquerque
DVS Cabinet Secretary Smith Honors Veterans at the Veterans Day Ceremony in Santa Fe
Veterans Day Ceremonies & Events to be Held Throughout the State
Warrior Films, DVS To Present Special Veterans Day “A Veterans Journey Home” Film Series in Santa Fe
DVS To Hold Veterans Property Tax Exemption/Benefits Outreach in Los Lunas
DVS Looking To Fill Vacant Interment Specialist Position At Its Fort Stanton State Veterans Cemetery
Governor Lujan Grisham Issues Proclamation Declaring November Veterans & Military Families Month
DVS Commemorates National Veterans Small Business Week (Nov. 1-5)
VIDEO: Highlights of the 2021 New Mexico Honor Guard Conference
“Stand Down” for Homeless/Near-Homeless Veterans on Oct. 8 in Farmington
“Stand Down” for Homeless/Near-Homeless Veterans on Oct. 7 in Gallup
2021 DVS Honor Guard Conference Set for September 30
September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month
Laying of Memorial Bricks on Sep. 4 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire
Sep. 11 Veterans “S.A.V.E.” Motorcycle Ride-NORTHERN ROUTE
Sept. 11 Veterans “S.A.V.E” Motorcycle Ride-SOUTHERN ROUTE
2021 Honor Guard Training Conference is POSTPONED
VA Begins Processing Claims Related to Certain Particulate Matter Conditions
DVS to Present Quarterly Briefing on DVS/Veterans Issues on August 6 in Albuquerque
CNM Presents Aviation Maintenance Program Information Session on Aug. 5
DVS to Present Quarterly Briefing in Albuquerque on August 6
12th Annual Honor Guard Conference & Training Set For August 19
DVS Offices Are Now Open to the Public
Briefing and Booth/Table Registration Opportunity July 8 @ the NM State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque
Online Booth/Table Registration Now Open for Military & Veterans Day at the State Fair on Sept. 14
Governor Lujan Grisham Issues Proclamation Declaring June 12 Women Veterans Day In New Mexico
DVS Commemorates Women Veterans Day
VIDEO: “I Am Not Invisible” Honors New Mexico’s Women Veterans on Women Veterans Day
VIDEO: 2021 Memorial Day Ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire
DVS Commemorates Memorial Day With a Brief Ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic In Albuquerque For Anyone Ages 12+
DVS Hosting Claims, Benefits, & Assistance Virtual Clinic May 28
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Albuquerque on May 24
Virtual Class for Veterans Seeking Information About Gulf War Concerns & Health Concerns
New Program to Help COVID-19-Affected Struggling Families to Afford Internet Service
VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS: State Now Offering On-Site COVID-19 Vaccination Events for Organizations
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Veterans Can Seek Help With the State of NM or the VA
VIDEO: DVS Concludes Two-Week Veterans Property Tax Exemption & Waiver Service in Albuquerque
DVS Concludes Two-Week Veterans Property Tax Exemption & Waiver Drive-Up Service in Albuquerque
Webinar for Business Owners: Health Benefits Under COBRA–What Employers Need to Know
COVID-19 Vaccine Opportunity in Albuquerque for Anyone Living With a Disability
COVID-19 Vaccine Update From the NM VA Health Care System
DVS Produces Video Showing How to File For The Veterans Property Tax Waiver
Veterans Property Tax Exemption/Waiver Drive-Up “Curbside” Service April 19-30 in Albuquerque
DVS Launches Phase II of Its Rural Veterans Transportation Program
DVS to Host Virtual Claims, Benefits, & Public Assistance Clinic May 14
Veteran-Owned Businesses: PPP Extended Through May 31
Governor Lujan Grisham Issues National Vietnam War Veterans Day Proclamation
DVS to Host Virtual Claims, Benefits, and Assistance Clinic
DVS Hosts Women Veterans “Listening Post”
DVS VSO Featured in National VA Campaign
NMVAHCS Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccines For All VA-Enrolled Veterans
DVS Secretary Smith Meets With Staffs of Senators Heinrich & Lujan
Notice of Right to Inspect Public Records
By law under the Inspection of Public Records Act, every person has the right to inspect public records of the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS). Compliance with a request to inspect public records is an integral part of the routine duties of the officers and employees of the Department of Veterans’ Services.
PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING INSPECTION. Requests to inspect public records should be submitted to the NMDVS Records Custodian at the information below.
NMDVS Records Custodian
407 Galisteo St., Rm. 142
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 827-6334/(505) 795-5716
Email: shannon.quintana@dvs.nm.gov
A person desiring to inspect records may submit a request to the records custodian orally or in writing. The procedures and penalties, however, prescribed by the Act only apply to written requests. A written request must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person making the request. Written requests may be submitted in person or sent via US mail or email. The request must describe the records sought in sufficient detail to enable the records custodian to identify and locate the requested records.
The records custodian must permit inspection immediately or as soon as practicable, but no later than 15 calendar days after the records custodian receives the inspection request. If an inspection is not permitted within three business days, the person making the request will receive a written response explaining when the records will be available for inspection or when the public body will respond to the request. If any of the records sought are not available for public inspection, the person making the request is entitled to a written response from the records custodian explaining the reason inspection has been denied. The written denial shall be delivered or mailed within 15 calendar days after the records custodian receives the request for inspection.
PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING COPIES AND FEES. If a person requesting inspection would like a copy of a public record, a copy should be requested and a reasonable fee may be charged. The fee for downloading copies of public records to a computer storage device is equal to the cost of the device, if provided by NMDVS. If a person requests that a copy of a public record be transmitted by U.S. mail or email a fee equal to the cost incurred by NMDVS may be charged. The records custodian may request the applicable fees for copying public records be paid in advance, before copies are made. A receipt indicating that the fees have been paid will be provided upon request to the person requesting the copies.
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Public Information Officer
Sam Newton
406 Don Gaspar Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 362-6089