Washington, May 6 -- Representative Gabe Vasquez issued the following press release:
On May 6, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) met with local veterans and community leaders at the Lincoln Otero County Veterans Leadership Council (LOCVLC) monthly meeting in Alamogordo to hear their concerns and celebrate recent progress on the Congressman's legislation supporting veterans and active-duty service members living in rural communities across southern New Mexico.
The discussion focused on challenges facing rural veterans, including access to VA health care, transportation barriers, staffing shortages at VA facilities, affordability pressures, and the need for opportunities for veterans to transition into civilian careers. Rep. V...