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Friends of New Mexico Fisher House

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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” .

Meet the Board Officers

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Nancy Jordan
President

Mike Deveraux
Vice President

Patricia Barger
Secretary

Tsenre Deveraux
Treasurer

Ruby Garcia
Sergeant at Arms

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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:

  • Patient Status: Must be an active duty service member or veteran.

  • Family/Caregiver: Immediate family or caregivers of the patient.

  • Distance: Must live 50+ miles away from the ABQ Fisher House.

  • Medical Condition: Patients/guests must be medically stable, able to care for themselves, and not have a communicable disease.

  • Referral: A referral from a social worker, case manager, or doctor is required.

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House Program Manager:
Carlos Velasquez

House Asst Program Manager:
Vicki Ogilvie  

Email: abqfisherhouse@va.gov
Phone: 505-265-1711
ext. 3180

Friends of New Mexico Fisher House is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit tax-exempt organization.

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