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Dept. of Veterans Services launches Operation Holiday Cheer

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Give a card to residents, STAFF, or state veterans home

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services is asking New Mexicans to help it launch “Operation Holiday Cheer” to bring season’s greetings to residents and staff of the New Mexico State Veterans Home.

To take part in this first-ever operation, DVS is asking New Mexicans to send holiday cards to the home, which will be evenly distributed among residents and staff.

The cards need only be addressed with “Dear Veteran,” and contain a short message of appreciation for the military service of the veteran. Cards for staff can be addressed, “Frontline Hero”, or another term of endearment, along with a brief message of appreciation for providing care for the home’s residents.

“Our agency is hoping the veterans home will be flooded with holiday and thank you cards for residents and its staff,” DVS Secretary-Designate Sonya L. Smith said.

Mail cards to:

The New Mexico State Veterans Home

992 South Broadway

Truth or Consequences, N.M.  87901

Attn: Operation Holiday Cheer

DVS and the New Mexico Aging & Long Term Services Department asks that you observe the following COVID-19 safety precautions when mailing cards or letters:

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water, or use hand sanitizer, before writing on the card and inserting it in the envelope.

•  Do not lick the envelope to seal it. Use a paper towel or cloth moistened with water.

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