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Veterans Corner

The military and those who serve our country have always played a significant role in our region. A section of the City’s website is dedicated to our brave service men and women. We hope you find the information and resources useful whether you are a veteran, related to a veteran, involved in veteran affairs or simply a member of the community with an interest in veteran issues and activities.

Impact of the Military

The military and those who serve our country have always played a significant role in our region. That influence is still present today through White Sands Missile Range and the thousands of veterans who have made Las Cruces home.

Great Appreciation

There is a common saying, “If you enjoy your freedom, thank a Veteran.” The City of Las Cruces thanks all veterans and provides the Veterans Corner as a small token of the great appreciation for their service to our nation.

Contact Us

Charles T. Tucker – Veterans Corner Liaison

Email Charles: [email protected]
Phone: (575) 541-2011 or (575) 77-5991

Veterans Corner

Physical Address: 700 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20000, Las Cruces, NM 88001

Phone: (575) 528-3066

Meetings

Members meet the 4th Tuesday of each month (except during holidays)
Link to Agenda

Link to Minutes

Members

Member
Organization
Sam Bothern (Chair)
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 10
Christine Sautter
Military Officers Association of America
Jason Ferguson
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Victor Eres
Marine Corps League
James (JR) Turner
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10124
Daniel Ansbach
Special Forces Association
John Poland
American Legion Post 10
Fred Madrid
Vietnam Veterans of America
Hector Sanchez
Member at Large – Student
Beverly Drum
United Military Women of the Southwest
Brian Morrow
Member at Large
Brandon Robinson
Member at Large
VACANT

The Veterans Advisory Board consists of 13 members who are veterans residing in Dona Ana County. The Board was established to advise City Council on matters affecting veterans and propose solutions to alleviate or address the needs of local veterans and to recognize the contributions local veterans have made. The Board also reviews and provides recommendations related to all matters of physical change to Veterans Memorial Park.

Board Positions

The Veterans Advisory Board currently does not have any open board member positions. If you are interested in serving as a board member in the future, please view a copy of the application. All members must be veterans residing in the county. Completed applications must be turned in at the City of Las Cruces City Clerk’s Office for consideration by the mayor and city council.

Garrison Flag Dates 2025
Reveille / 8 a.m. – Retreat 5 p.m.
(at Veteran’s Memorial Park 1251 N. Roadrunner Parkway)

January 1 – New Year’s Day
March 30 – Vietnam Veteran Welcome Home
April 9 – Bataan Memorial Day
May 18 – Armed Forces Day
May 27 – Memorial Day Half-Staff (Noon)
June 6 – D-Day Anniversary
June 14 – Flag Day
July 4 – 4th of July/Independence Day
July 27 – Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
August 7 – Purple Heart Day
September 11 – Patriot Day (Half-Staff)
September 20 – POW/MIA Recognition Day
November 11 – Veterans Day
December 7 – Pear Harbor Day (Half-Staff)