Veterans Day in New Mexico: What to know, what’s going on

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Veterans Day means many federal, state and local offices are closed, as well as banks and post offices – but there are also some special events.

Several cities in New Mexico are hosting events to honor veterans, including Albuquerque with its annual Veterans Day parade. That begins at 9 a.m. at USS Bullhead Memorial Park and will end at 10 a.m. at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park.

The public is welcome to attend. Rio Rancho also has a Veterans Day parade that starts at 10 a.m. It will travel east on Southern from Country Club to Pine Tree, where they’ll have an event at Veterans Memorial Park.

That stretch of Southern will be closed for the parade. The ceremony at the park starts at 11.

Today and tomorrow, Albuquerque’s Animal Welfare Department is waiving adoption fees for all veterans, active-duty reservists and military retirees. It’s at both the East and West Side shelters. The deal includes free vaccinations, microchip and spay or neuter, plus free basic dog training.

A number of restaurants will be offering free or discounted meals for former and current service members:

• Free food options on Veterans Day for those who served

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