Issue Position: Veterans

Issue Position

Michelle has stood with veterans through her career in public service.

She began to understand the importance of protecting those who've served when working as the head of the New Mexico Dept. of Aging. For thirteen years she advocated tirelessly for our seniors' rights, including New Mexico veterans. As a member of Congress, Michelle called for an investigation into the VA's discharge policy, demanded better congressional oversight, and held the New Mexico VA system accountable for mismanagement. She has hosted multiple veteran-specific town-halls to hear directly from New Mexico veterans, and her office has helped hundreds with case-work. Further, Michelle has advocated to improve care by allowing veterans equal access to medical marijuana programs, providing more funding for homeless veterans, and improving PTSD treatment in New Mexico. As Governor Michelle will continue to stand by those who have served by expanding access to behavioral health and PTSD treatment in all parts of NM, working with the Higher education department to expand veterans resource centers and ensure vets are succeeding, protecting preference for veteran-owned businesses, and supporting a central NM veterans cemetery.

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