Gutierrez-McBride VFW Post 12212, Grant County

06/12/2026

Post 12212 'Drapes the Charter' in a ceremony during the June meeting for the memorial of two members recently passing, Kenneth L. Hutchins and David D. Pretesi.

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Representatives of our post doing a poppy drive fundraiser outside of ACE Hardware on Memorial Day - A special Thank You to Miguel of ACE for allowing us to be there.

05/26/2026

VFW Post 12212 and members of other local veterans groups participating in the Color Guard at Fort Bayard National Cemetery for the wreath-laying ceremony on Memorial Day.

05/14/2026

Commander Mike Lewis swearing in the elected post officers, (left to right) Tim Zamora, Anthony Bencomo, David Beem, Raymond Bejarano.

05/14/2026

VFW Post 12212 Commander Mike Lewis administrating the oath to new member Mike Lopez

05/10/2026

VFW Post 12212 Day of Service at Fort Bayard Medical Center - Lunch and music for the residents. Thank You to the staff of Fort Bayard Medical Center for the care of our veterans and their families in such a great facility!

04/14/2026

This Friday, the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) will host its annual 2026 Veterans Conference on April 17th–18th at Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces in Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88011, bringing together Veterans, families, service providers, and advocates from across the state.

This year’s theme, “Empowering Every Veteran, Enriching Every Community,” highlights the strong partnership between New Mexico’s Veteran community and the many organizations dedicated to serving those who have worn the uniform.
The two-day conference will feature program briefings from state, federal, and community partners who support Veterans, along with updates on available services, resources, and state and federal benefits. Attendees will have opportunities to connect directly with Veteran-friendly organizations and learn more about programs designed to assist Veterans and their families.

Veterans will have the opportunity to meet directly with NMDVS staff and service providers to get help with benefits applications and claims questions. Support will be available for property tax waivers and exemptions, obtaining the New Mexico State Parks Lifetime Veteran Pass, filing VA benefits and compensation claims, and answering questions about VA health care eligibility and enrollment.

Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their DD-214 (if applicable), their VA award letter, and any VA correspondence related to benefits to help streamline the process.
The conference will take place on Friday, April 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., and Saturday, April 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is free and open to Veterans and their families, but space is limited. For more information or to register, visit
https://www.dvs.nm.gov/event/nmdvs-annual-veterans-conference-in-las-cruces/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRKMG9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPYTZQZ0E5YlRMOVoxT1lxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrKbD-Qg3xIM5DJVFmwfL0kkglek2pA1ZcDevw3g-FLkin_ypHs901RRZ9Fz_aem_WvXWw5TzF9p6H84DY4CtjQ

04/09/2026

An award for outstanding service to Al Candelaria presented by Post Commander Mike Lewis:

04/09/2026

New post member Elmo Gomez takes the oath and is sworn in: