


Helping Military Families
​Friends of New Mexico Fisher House
support service members, veterans and families
receiving care
at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center with a
“Home Away from Home” .




Friends of Fisher House Conference
Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter
July 2026


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Eligibility for a Fisher House stay generally requires being a family member, caregiver, or active duty/veteran patient receiving care at a nearby military or VA medical center, residing over 50 miles away.
Guests must be self-sufficient and require a referral from a doctor or social worker.
Key Eligibility Requirements:
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Patient Status: Must be an active duty service member or veteran.
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Family/Caregiver: Immediate family or caregivers of the patient.
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Distance: Must live 50+ miles away from the ABQ Fisher House.
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Medical Condition: Patients/guests must be medically stable, able to care for themselves, and not have a communicable disease.
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Referral: A referral from a social worker, case manager, or doctor is required. Check with your VA Care Team.

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House Program Manager:
Carlos Velasquez
House Asst Program Manager:
Vicki Ogilvie



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