Friends of New Mexico Fisher House
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” .
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Starting July 1, 2025, New Mexico State Parks will offer a free lifetime pass to resident veterans.
This pass will grant free day-use and camping access to all New Mexico State Parks.
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.
