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Alz AdvocateW I N T E R 2 0 1 7 N E W S L E T T E R

Sharing Our Vision of a World Without Alzheimer’s disease ®

Five of the 106,000 New Mexicans who are unpaid Caregivers for their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia: Robyn Esquibel, Vivian R. Martinez, Chuck Carter, Betsy Noel and Jessica Moser. Photo: Jim Myers.

CAREGIVERS:

“THE UNSUNG HEROES”

Carol SchafferPresident

Tracy AyersVice President

Brad CatesTreasurer

Victoria ChouinardSecretary

Mary GalvezMember at Large

Marcy BaysingerBoard Member

Dr. Kiran BhaskarBoard Member

David BrunerBoard Member

Daniel FaulknerBoard Member

Lisa LachmannBoard Member

Barbara Michels Board Member

Rebecca PonderBoard Member

Steve ShawBoard Member

Gary L. J. GirónExecutive [email protected]

Kathleen BransonFinance [email protected]

Lorey EsquibelOperations [email protected]

Chris McCaffreyProgram [email protected]

Nika LawrieDevelopment [email protected]

Chris ChaffinMedia [email protected]

Ashley MartinezCommunity Engagement Coordinator [email protected]

Brittany ArnesonCommunity Engagement [email protected]

Rebekah MaesCommunity Engagement [email protected]

Tina De La LuzProgram Case [email protected]

Julia SmithAdministrative [email protected]

Kasey SmithAdministrative [email protected]

Pam RahmingsData Entry [email protected]

Tina De La Luz

Northeastern Regional Manager

Santa Fe

[email protected]

505.473.1297

Suzanne Blevins

Northwestern Regional Manager

Farmington

[email protected]

505.326.3680

Priscilla Lujan

Southeastern Regional Manager

Roswell

[email protected]

575.624.1552

Steven Montaño

Southwestern Regional Manager

Las Cruces

[email protected]

575.647.3868

Candace Thomas

Southwestern Regional

Administrative & Case Manager

Assistant

[email protected]

575.647.3868

To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease

through the advancement

of research; to provide and

enhance care and support for

all affected; and to reduce the

risk of dementia through the

promotion of brain health.

A world without Alzheimer’s disease. ®

www.alz.org/newmexico800.272.39002

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VISION

CONTACT US

NM CHAPTER ADVISORY BOARD

CHAPTER STAFF REGIONAL OFFICES

INSIDE STORIES

A Message from the Advisory Board President

A Message from the Executive Director

Annual Partners

Chris’s Corner

Feature Story: Caregivers - The Unsung Heroes

Event Highlights

Savvy Caregiver Schedule

Educational Calendar

Save the Dates

Tributes

Donations

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9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111 | 505.266.4473

Note our Mailing Address: PO Box 21400 | Albuquerque, NM 87154

We have dedicated this issue to the unpaid caregivers of loved ones who have Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia.

There are 106,000 of them in New Mexico alone. These are not medical professionals. They are the spouses,

siblings, children and other family members who have been caught in the wake of a devastating disease they don’t

even have. We call them the “unsung heroes”. It’s a title they’ve earned in so many ways, not the least of which are

the uncommon strength, quiet compassion and selfless dedication they demonstrate, day in and day out, in the face

of public health crisis that, for them, has hit home.

With programs like the Savvy Caregiver Course, services like Support Groups and Respite Reimbursement, and

educational events like the Family Caregiver Conference, the Alzheimer’s Association has endeavored to help these

Caregivers. And with our advocacy efforts, we’ve spoken on their behalf to the public and to lawmakers.

But the impacts of this disease on caregivers are sweeping, and they affect the family in a myriad of ways. One

extremely significant repercussion is the financial toll they experience.

Nationwide, 15.9 million family caregivers provided 18.1 billion hours of unpaid care in 2015 to those with Alzheimer’s

and other dementias. The estimated economic value of that care was $221.3 billion.

CAREGIVING IS A FINANCIALLY DIFFICULT RESPONSIBILITY:

• Nearly half of care contributors – those who are caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s and/or contribute

financially to their care – cut back on their own expenses (including food, transportation and medical care) to pay

for dementia-related care of a family member or friend.

• On average, care contributors lose over $15,000 in annual income as a result of reducing or quitting work to meet

the demands of caregiving.

• Alzheimer’s disease caregivers spend more hours a week providing care than other caregivers - nearly 1 in 4

provide what is defined as “constant care” – 40 hours a week or more.

• The majority of Alzheimer’s caregivers work full or part time, in addition to their informal caregiving responsibilities

and caregiving adversely affects their daily jobs because of the rigorous demands of caregiving.

Considering all this, along with the many other challenges of caregiving, it's important to remember that "little things"

do make a difference. If you know someone who is a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, stop by and

visit them. Re-kindle an old friendship. Ask them if they need you to pick up anything at the grocery store. Offer to

stay a couple of hours while they take a walk or go see a movie. Let them know you appreciate what they do – for

all of us.

Your support allows us to continue providing FREE programs and services to Caregivers. Call (505) 266-4473.

Source for figures: Alzheimer’s Association – March 2016 Fact Sheet: 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.

Carol Schaffer

3www.alz.org/newmexico 800.272.3900

from the advisory board president


We provide all three. Because we believe all three are absolutely necessary to reduce the stress and burden of

the caregiver journey.

• CAREGIVER EDUCATION provides the caregiver with an understanding of the disease; helps to increase

caregiver skill and confidence; helps to reduce caregiver stress and improve stress management skills; teaches

communication styles for dealing with challenging behaviors; and reinforces the concept of caregiver self-care.

• SUPPORT comes in the form of on-going volunteer-run Support Groups provided under the auspices of the

Alzheimer’s Association. These groups offer a safe environment to candidly discuss the challenges of being

a caregiver, identify solutions to difficult situations and develop a support network the caregiver can call upon

when needed.

• RESPITE for the caregiver is very important. Respite is defined as simply taking a break and making time

for yourself. It is not uncommon for the caregiver to develop health problems because they do not prioritize

their own personal health needs. Respite is a time for the caregiver to take a break and focus on themselves.

A caregiver who is able to successfully attend to their own physical and emotional well-being will be more

successful at what is already an extremely difficult job.

We’ve learned and are confident that these three services work best when implemented together, and that’s why we

stress this multifaceted approach to supporting caregivers throughout the state. And we deliver them all for free,

because it’s that important.

If you are interested in learning more about our Caregiver Education Courses, Support Groups or Respite

Reimbursement Program, call us at (505) 266-4473.

For a full listing of Savvy Courses throughout the state, January - June 2017, see page 12.

Gary L. J. Girón

from the executive director

Supporting caregivers is essential to our mission. We’ve learned through

trial and error, and through feedback from our program participants

that successful caregiving for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and

other related dementias requires a multifaceted approach: (1) Caregiver

Education, (2) Support and (3) Respite.


annual partnersFor more information, contact: Nika Lawrie, Development Director at 505.266.4473 or [email protected]

Reflects commitments received by November 1, 2016.

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annual partnersFor more information, contact: Nika Lawrie, Development Director at 505.266.4473 or [email protected]

Reflects commitments received by November 1, 2016.

• Cutting Edge Painting • 770 KKOB • 99.5 Magic FM• Aging & Long-term

Service Dept. • Alliance Home Health

& Hospice • Clear Channel

Outdoor• Santa Ana Casino• North Ridge

Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

• The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho

• Artesia General Hospital• Aging & Long-term Service Dept. • Xcel Energy• Visiting Angels of Southern NM• Casa Maria Health Care Center

• Tender Care Home Health • Aging & Long-term Service Dept. • Good Samaritan Society - Las

Cruces Village• Mesilla Valley Hospital• Arbors of Del Rey • Desert Peaks Assisted Living • Advocate Services of Las

Cruces LLC • Casa Bella Memory Care • Order of the Eastern Stars

• Aging & Long-term Service Dept. • Life Care Center of Farmington • San Juan Compressions• Cedar Ridge Inn • Horizon Home Health Services • BHP Billiton Navajo Mine• Comfort Keepers • Walmart Store # 6347 • 7-2-11 Food Stores

• Presbyterian Healthcare Services

• Santa Fe New Mexican • Aging & Long-term Service Dept. • 770 KKOB • 99.5 Magic FM• Comfort Keepers • Kingston Residence of Santa Fe• Pacifica Senior Living • Capitol Ford Lincoln

• La Vida Llena• RBC Wealth

Management - Cates Team

• KOB 4• Atria Vista Del Rio • Hospice de la Luz • Retreat Gardens • Heritage Home

Healthcare and Hospice

• Radiology Associates of Albuquerque

• Sunset Villa Care Center • Roswell Sertoma Club• First National Bank• Pioneer Bank

• Advocate Services of Las Cruces LLC • Aging & Long-term Service Dept. • Haciendas at Grace Village • Heritage Home Healthcare and Hospice • Wealth Stream

• Silver Linings Care Guide • Home Instead Senior Care• Pic Quick • Mary Beth Burguete • MobileX USA • Citizens Bank of Las Cruces • Advanced Care & Rehabilitation

Hospital of NM• The Fraternal Order of the

Eagles• CSR Garage

• Sherrie’s Studio & Imaging LLC• Bridge at Farmington • Bloomfield Nursing & Rehab

Center • Visiting Angels • Finish Line Graphics• San Juan Center for

Independence

• Home Instead Senior Care • Southwest Care Center • Sierra Vista Assisted Living • CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional

Medical Center• Visiting Angels of Santa Fe• Los Alamos National Bank• State Employee Credit Union• Los Alamos Medical Center • Plateau Property Management

• InnovAge Greater New Mexico PACE

• Albuquerque Neuroscience

• Visiting Angels • Haven Behavioral

Hospital of Albuquerque

• Addus HomeCare • French Funeral • Guardianship &

Care Management • Walmart Store #

1397• Zia Pharmacy


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ALBUQUERQUE WALK SPONSORS: SW REGIONAL WALK SPONSORS:

NW REGIONAL WALK SPONSORS:

NE REGIONAL WALK SPONSORS:

SE REGIONAL WALK SPONSORS:

SOUTHWESTERN CAREGIVER CONF. SPONSORS

• Addus HomeCare • Aging & Long-term

Service Dept. • Albuquerque

Neuroscience • Alliance Home

Health & Hospice • Central Desert

Behavioral Health Center

• Haven Behavioral Hospital of Albuquerque

• Haven Care • Heritage Home

Healthcare and Hospice

• Home Instead Senior Care

• Hospice de la Luz • Klarus Home Care• North Ridge

Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

• Pacifica Senior Living Santa Fe

• Palmilla Senior Living

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Guide • Stellar Senior

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Alzheimer’s Specialty Care

• Visiting Angels

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189 Howard Pl, Las Cruces, NM 88011

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Dear Chris,After months of noticing changes in my mother’s memory and behavior, my family convinced her to see her doctor.

Unfortunately, our worst fears were confirmed; she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. While her physician was

very caring throughout the diagnostic process and in breaking the news, we left the visit with more questions than

we started with. The sea of questions is so overwhelming, we don’t even know where to begin. What do families just

being faced with this do? Where do we start?

- Signed, At Sea

Dear At Sea,The first thing to do is breathe. The second is to congratulate yourselves. By getting your mom in for a diagnosis early,

you’ve already accomplished one of the most important and difficult tasks. In contacting the Alzheimer’s Association,

you’re demonstrating that you want to be prepared for what’s to come, so you’re already ahead of the game.

Your next step should be to contact the Association to schedule a care consultation. This will be a one-on-one meeting

with one of our staff to help you determine next steps based on your family’s individual needs and resources. For

example: if your mother is a veteran or surviving spouse, we would want you to have information about the Aid and

Attendance Pension for which she might qualify through the Veterans Service Office. Every family has unique needs

and their plans will look different from one another. This is where we begin to tailor a plan that works for you, including

connecting you with any resources in the community you will need on your journey.

THE NEXT STEP IS ACTUALLY A SERIES OF STEPS:

Get educated. Education is critical, leading to more effective care for your mother and lessening the burden for yourself.

This should be an ongoing part of your development as a caregiver, but the most important topics on which to focus

initially are: Understanding the disease process and the changes it will make in your mom. The importance of legal and

financial planning. Self-care strategies. Community resources (see graphic on page 10). The Alzheimer’s Association,

NM Chapter provides free community education opportunities on all of these topics and many more throughout the

state. You can find all of our upcoming educational opportunities in the calendar located elsewhere in this newsletter.

Get support. Attend a support group. Support groups not only offer a safe environment for caregivers to be supported,

they are also opportunities to learn more about caregiving strategies and available resources from other more seasoned

caregivers, and to network with other individuals who understand what you’re going through.

Take a break. Enroll in the Respite Reimbursement Program. Self-care is a critical part of being a caregiver, and one of

the most important parts of self-care is knowing how and when to take a break. The NM Chapter can help caregivers

strategize their respite plan and provide some financial assistance for caregivers who qualify. Contact your nearest

regional office for more information. It’s critical that caregivers do not wait too long before taking respite. Studies show

that respite is less effective for caregivers who wait until they’re already “burnt out”.

These three strategies comprise a multifaceted approach that should immediately be addressed when undertaking

the caregiving journey. Utilize the helpful numbers listed on page 10 if you have questions along the way, and know

that you’re already doing a great job, as evidenced by your proactive approach.

Chris McCaffrey, Program Directorchris’s corner

Contact Chris at: 505.266.4473 | [email protected]



CAREGIVERS:“THE UNSUNG HEROES”

Robyn Esquibel, Vivian R. Martinez, Betsy Noel, Chuck Carter and Jessica Moser. Photo: Jim Myers.

There are 106,000 New Mexicans who are unpaid family caregivers for their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. Their numbers are alarming, but it’s their stories that paint the real picture. In this article, we will attempt to put a face to the numbers, and allow these unsung heroes to share a small slice of their experience with you, in their own words.

• Vivian R. Martinez (59), is a caregiver for her husband, Ken (62), who was diagnosed at age 59.

• Chuck Carter (68), is a caregiver for his wife, Joanne (68), who was diagnosed at age 61.

• Betsy Noel (59), is a caregiver for her husband, Pete (63), who was diagnosed at age 59.

• Jessica Moser (25), is a caregiver for her mother, Peg (68), who was diagnosed at age 65.

• Robyn Esquibel (55), is a caregiver for her husband, David (57), who was diagnosed at age 53.

How would you describe the impact of the initial diagnosis on your family?

ROBYN: In one word, profound. It was truly life-altering. For our two sons, now 23 and 26, it began to dawn on them that their father would gradually be disappearing from their lives and wouldn’t have a presence in their futures. Like them, it made me realize that we’d be losing David’s strength, love and support. It left us feeling very alone.

VIVIAN: My whole world fell apart. I was devastated and couldn’t believe that our plans and dreams to grow old together were shattered; our world had caved-in on us. The unknown was driving me crazy and I was feeling so helpless and so desperate for answers. When my husband lost his job [District Court Criminal Judge], he spiraled into a deep depression, was very angry and mourned for nine solid months. It was one of the most heart-breaking and challenging times in my life. I cried myself to sleep almost every night for several months.

JESSICA: The impact of my mother’s diagnosis on our family has been devastating. First, we could not truly fathom that she was chronically ill. She was so young! My mother had not only been a foundation of support for my family, but for an entire community, so many of us were in denial.

CHUCK: Devastation. Particularly for Joanne. We went through the five stages of grief: denial (this can’t be happening); anger… bargaining (She would say things like “how can this be happening to me? I thought I did everything right.”) And then, you know… depression; and acceptance - I don’t think we’ve even come close to acceptance yet. We don’t want to accept it.

Please describe your role now, versus prior to the diagnosis.

BETSY: It’s entirely different. Because of where he’s at in his journey, I have to do everything for him. Pete’s deteriorating fairly rapidly. I have to help feed him, helphim get ready with showering, brushing his teeth. He doesn’t wash his own face. Before, we were a normal couple, we did things independently. I didn’t worry about him getting lost or having trouble with something.

ROBYN: I had a partner who shared goals and responsibilities with me, someone who I could communicate and share my dreams with. We were a great team. Now, I do it all. I still must hold down a job, I run the household, finances, make all of the major decisions, while juggling all of the anxiety and effort required to keep my husband safe and content as his disease progresses and his cognitive function gradually diminishes. On top of all of this, it is heart-breaking to watch this person disappear, and so incredibly lonely to no longer be able to share all of the things that made you a couple.

CHUCK: We were always great friends, even long before we got married. It was a partnership, we had our defined roles. We helped each other. If I was out of work, she


would take up the slack and vise-versa. Now, it’s almost like taking care of a child. If I don’t do it, it won’t get done. She can still do a lot of things, but it takes a lot of supervision.

VIVIAN: At the time my precious Ken was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I was in the middle of battling breast cancer. It was my hope to return to work after my treatment… I am now responsible for my husband’s care and safety. He no longer drives; he forgets when to take his medications, when he last ate, what day it is, or what his plans are for the day. I have become mother and father to our two adopted foster daughters (8 and 10), and our two biological daughters (20 and 22). On a daily basis, my biggest challenge is keeping our lives as normal as possible while I jump in and out of his world. I must constantly fight off the sadness and devastation, as I witness Alzheimer’s slowly steal the love of my life, my best friend, my confidant, my soul mate, and the father of our precious daughters.

JESSICA: I was a normal 22 year-old – going to school, working, and enjoying my life. Previous to my mom's diagnosis – and concurrently for two years – my grandmother had dementia. I lost my college scholarship during that period as a result of helping to care for them both. It was very challenging.

How has Alzheimer’s affected your family financially? What adjustments have you had to make?

ROBYN: It drains what you may have financially, since the income is no longer coming in. But the expenses mount: medical, caregiving, health insurance coverage. I wish I could quit work to be able to stay home and take care of David but cannot afford to.

VIVIAN: It has devastated our family financially, emotionally, and socially. We have learned to live on a very tight budget. We will probably be forced to sell our home when I can no longer care for Ken - because most of his disability income will be used to pay for his care. As a middle income family, we will not qualify for Medicaid and will be financially devastated due to paying thousands of dollars a month to an Alzheimer’s facility as Ken’s disease progresses and he needs specialized care.

What would you say is the hardest part of being a family caregiver?

CHUCK: The hardest part for me is the loneliness. For a spouse, I think it’s different. There’s no one to talk to because you don’t have that shared experience with anyone else. There’s no one to share the funny stuff you saw, the little things that happen during the day, you can’t share it with them anymore.

JESSICA: 1) Watching my mother, the woman who was supposed to see me through my life’s milestones – getting married, having children, finding success in my career – quickly fade away before I’m even in my late 20’s. 2) Emotional and physical exhaustion. 3) The good moments, where things almost feel somewhat normal, followed quickly by the fog of Alzheimer’s.

BETSY: It’s unrelenting, it’s 24/7 all the time, 365 days a year. It affects me in every way of my life. I don’t think the way I used to, I don’t act the way I used to, I don’t have the friends that I used to have. The relationship isn’t the same anymore with your spouse. The love that we used to share… it’s not really sharing anymore. I have to ask him for a hug. I miss that warmth.

How do you deal with stress?

CHUCK: Very poorly. I lived on stress when I was working, but it was always resolved. Now… there is no end. To this day I don’t know how to deal with it. I’ve always been a problem solver. That was my job, finding solutions. For this, there is no solution. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my entire life. Nothing compares to it.

BETSY: Well, thank God for respite. It gives me a little time to myself. I like to exercise. It makes me feel invigorated. I can watch a movie. It’s self-care, and taking care of me helps me take care of him. Caregivers need to take advantage of respite. You don’t realize how much you need a little time to yourself until you get it. But it really helps.

ROBYN: Dealing with the stress is the trickiest part of all of this. It is experiencing the constant proverbial emotional roller coaster. I know that getting adequate sleep and rest is crucial to dealing with this disease as a caregiver. Incidentally, I am not getting enough rest or respite.

Has any resource proven particularly helpful to you? What resource is most lacking?

VIVIAN: I immediately reached out to Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter. They have become my lifeline and provided materials, support, education and training. I’ve taken their Savvy Caregiver Class twice and attended their Caregiver Conference every year since Ken was diagnosed. I attend a monthly Younger Onset Caregiver Support Group and once a month I join these caregivers for an evening of fun and relaxation. I am grateful for the Respite Reimbursement Program because it helps pay for the day care Ken attends once a week.

caregivers: the unsung heroes

CHUCK: Savvy was great – having the information and knowing what to expect was much better than not knowing. I really didn’t even know what Alzheimer’s was. But I also like the Support Groups, particularly early on in the process. It was important for me to hear that stuff. The support groups let you see inside other people’s real-life situation, lets you know what’s really going on, and what you need to do. Practical, real-world information.

BETSY: Most day care is 8-5, but that’s not really helpful to someone who works 40 hours a week. Weekends and afterhours would help. There’s so many people who watch their loved one all day, they need some time to themselves.

What would you like people out there to know about family caregivers and / or Alzheimer’s?

BETSY: I would want our friends and family to continue their relationships with us, continue to tell us you care about us. Offer to come by and sit and chat with us. I guess they’re worried Pete may not remember them. But just to come by, offer to help. We’d love to see those friends and family that we’ve seen all our lives. It’s important to maintain those relationships.

ROBYN: I think what I most want people to know about Alzheimer’s is that it is lurking in everybody’s future - it will affect you or invariably someone you deeply love and care for.

CHUCK: Get ready. The probability of you having to deal with this is significant. Either you, your spouse, or someone you’re close to is going to have Alzheimer’s or going to have to deal with it. This is not pie-in-the-sky, this is real. One in six of you is going to get Alzheimer’s. My number one recommendation for anyone is: get long-term care insurance. As much as you can afford.

What is your advice to other caregivers?

JESSICA: Invest in self-care. If you don’t, no one else will.

BETSY: The most important thing is to ask questions. Ask the doctor questions. When Pete got diagnosed all the doctor gave us was the Alzheimer’s Association contact information - but I drove right over. Take advantage of

the Savvy courses. Take advantage of the annual Family Caregiver Conference - the networking and information you find there. And also Support Groups. The advice they give us is to take care of ourselves. We can’t fall apart and then be able to take care of our loved ones.

VIVIAN: Allow yourself to be sad, angry, lost, and devastated when your loved one is diagnosed with this dreadful disease. Once you are past the initial shock and devastation, reach out to your local Alzheimer’s Association, join a support group and educate yourself about the disease. Know that you are not alone. Never hesitate to ask for help.

CHUCK: Try not to feel guilty. Try not to beat yourself up. You’re not perfect, you’re not going to be perfect. And don’t listen to those people who sound like they’re perfect. They’re not.

If you are a caregiver who needs help, call us at (505) 266-4473.

The Alzheimer’s Association Helpline 1-800-272-3900Toll free, 24/7 helpline. Available in over 150 different languages to answer any and all questions related to Alzheimer’s disease.

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) 1-800-432-2080Phone support and referral for questions about adult protective services, Medicaid eligibility, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), and other issues related to aging.

State Bar of New Mexico Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) 1-800-876-6657Phone consultation and referral for legal issues faced by the elderly such as powers of attorney and guardianship issues, debt problems, estate planning etc.

U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs 1-800-827-1000Referral to local Veteran’s Service Offices (VSOs) to connect veterans and their surviving spouses to programs and services such as the Aid and Attendance Pension, support lines, and respite assistance.

HELPFUL NUMBERS FOR CAREGIVERS:

www.alz.org/newmexico800.272.39001 0

Albuquerque Walk (9/17/2016)

NE Regional Walk (Santa Fe) (8/27/2016)

SW Regional Walk (Las Cruces) (9/24/2016)

NW Regional Walk (Farmington) (9/10/2016)

SE Regional Walk (Roswell) (10/01/2016)

E V E N T H I G H L I G H TS

Walks Across New Mexico: Magical Moments from the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer's Season

NM’s largest Walk continues to grow bigger and better

each year. Celebrity emcees Erica Zucco and Rachel

Hackbarth (KOB 4) fired-up the crowd at Civic Plaza.

Moving moments included Secretary Myles Copeland

(NM Aging and Long-term Services Dept.) introducing this

year’s Promise Garden Flower-Holders and Bagpiper Mike

Henry’s inspirational rendition of “Amazing Grace”.

The awe-inspiring edifice of Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis

of Assisi and an unbelievably gorgeous day set the scene for

this year’s NE Walk at Cathedral Park. Local flavor included

the shimmering a cappella of the Santa Fe Harmonizers,

vibrant New Mexican melodies from Mariachi Azteca, and a

special appearance from Mayor Javier M. Gonzales.

Motivated New Mexicans from all over the SW region

gathered in Las Cruces to traverse the scenic Walk

route through Young Park as one. The LC High School

Cheerleaders kept the energy high and spirits lifted; while

emcee Adrian Rodriguez drove the core message home

with his tender reading of the Promise Garden Ceremony.

The skilled presentation of the opening ceremony by co-

emcees Vangie and Leonard Neil (Neil Agency Auctioneers,

LLC) gave this event a polished feel; while the plush-green

setting of Berg Park, nestled along the San Juan River,

made it sublime. The enthusiasm was heightened by

encouragement from the Lady Devil Cheerleaders.

Perfect weather and a generous outpouring of community

support contributed to an uplifting SE Walk. Emcee Todd

“The Hobbit” Verciglio (KBIM Radio 94.9 The Country

Giant) helped us spread the message while the Berrendo

Middle School Cheerleaders kept the walkers motivated!

The heart and soul of SE New Mexico showed up in full

force, and was evident in every direction.

Photos by: Jim Myers

Photos by: Brittany Arneson

Photos by: Alejandra Rodriguez, The Portrait Place

Photos by: Celeste Stilson

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savvy caregiver classes

SAVVY CAREGIVER

GREATER ALBUQUERQUE REGIONAL OFFICE

SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE - ROSWELL

SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE - LAS CRUCES

Savvy Caregiver is a 14 hour, evidence-based educational program designed to help caregivers feel more confident and competent in their caregiving skills. It has also been shown to reduce caregiver stress by identifying risks and learning self-care strategies. These classes are offered to caregivers at no charge, and all curriculum materials are provided at no cost.

Cuidando Con RespetoA two-day linguistic and cultural translation of Savvy Caregiver.

Chris McCaffrey, Program Director

[email protected] | 505.266.4473

9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 121


Priscilla Lujan, Regional Manager


404 ½ N Kentucky | Roswell, NM 88201

Steven Montaño, Regional Manager


125 North Main Street, Ste. 103


January 3-February 14, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Tuesdays)Savvy CaregiverAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 121Albuquerque, NM 87111 | 505-266-4473

January 5-February 16, 10:00am-12:00noon (Thursdays)Savvy CaregiverAlzheimer’s Association Office 9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 121Albuquerque, NM 87111 | 505-266-4473

February 28-April 11, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Tuesdays)Savvy CaregiverAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 121Albuquerque, NM 87111 | 505-266-4473

March 2-April 13, 10:00am-12noon (Thursdays)Savvy CaregiverAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 121Albuquerque, NM 87111 | 505-266-4473

April 25-June 6, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Tuesdays)Savvy CaregiverAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 121Albuquerque, NM 87111 | 505-266-4473

April 27-June 18, 10:00am-12:00noon (Thursdays)Savvy CaregiverAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 121Albuquerque, NM 87111 | 505-266-4473

January 3-February 21, 5pm-7pm (Tuesdays)Savvy Caregiver Roswell Adult and Senior Center807 N Missouri Ave. | Roswell, NM 88201

January 5-February 23, 2pm-4pm (Thursdays)Savvy Caregiver Chaves County J.O.Y. Center1822 N Montana Ave. | Roswell, NM 88201

February 28-April 11, 5pm-7pm (Tuesdays)Savvy CaregiverRoswell Adult and Senior Center807 N Missouri Ave. | Roswell, NM 88201

March 2-April 13, 2pm-4pm (Thursdays)Savvy Caregiver Chaves County J.O.Y. Center1822 N Montana Ave. | Roswell, NM 88201

May 2-June 13, 2pm-4pm (Tuesdays)Savvy CaregiverChaves County J.O.Y. Center1822 N Montana Ave. | Roswell, NM 88201

May 4-June 15, 5pm-7pm (Thursdays)Savvy CaregiverRoswell Adult and Senior Center807 N Missouri Ave. | Roswell, NM 88201

Please Note: We can offer Special Classes and Dates to service Large Groups or Centers. Please contact Steven Montaño 575-647-3868.

Jan. 10 - Feb. 21, 10:30am-12:30pm OR 5:30pm-7:30pm (Tuesdays)Savvy CaregiverAlzheimer’s Association Office125 North Main Street, Ste. 103 | Las Cruces, NM 88001

April 4 - May 16, 5:30pm-7:30 PM (Tuesdays)Savvy CaregiverAlzheimer’s Association Office125 North Main Street, Ste. 103 | Las Cruces, NM 88001

April 6 - May 18, 1:30-3:30 PM (Thursdays)Savvy CaregiverAlzheimer’s Association Office125 North Main Street, Ste. 103 | Las Cruces, NM 88001

NORTHWESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE - FARMINGTON

Suzanne Blevins, Regional Manager


3300 N. Butler Avenue, Suite 221

Farmington, NM 87401

January 10-February 21, 10am-12noon (Tuesdays)Savvy CaregiverSan Juan Center for Independence1204 San Juan Blvd. | Farmington, NM 87401

January 4-February 22, 5:15pm-7:15pm (Wednesdays)Savvy CaregiverAlzheimer’s Association3300 Butler, Suite 221 | Farmington, NM 87401

March 7-April 25, 10am-12noon (Tuesdays)Savvy CaregiverSan Juan Center for Independence1204 San Juan Blvd. | Farmington, NM 87401

March 8-April 26, 5:15pm-7:15pm (Wednesdays)Savvy CaregiverAlzheimer’s Association3300 Butler, Suite 221 | Farmington, NM 87401

May 9-June 20, 10am-12noon (Tuesdays)Savvy CaregiverSan Juan Center for Independence1204 San Juan Blvd. | Farmington, NM 87401

May 10-June 21, 5:15pm-7:15pm (Wednesdays)Savvy CaregiverAlzheimer’s Association3300 Butler, Suite 221 | Farmington, NM 87401

NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE - SANTA FE

Tina De La Luz, Regional Manager


811 St. Michael’s Dr., Ste. 106

Santa Fe, NM 87505

January 10-February 21, 1pm-3pm (Tuesdays)Savvy Caregiver Brookdale Santa Fe Assisted Living640 Alta Vista | Santa Fe, NM 87505

January 12-February 23, 5pm-7pm, (Thursdays)Savvy CaregiverPacifica Senior Living2961 Galisteo Rd. | Santa Fe, NM 87505

February 24-25, 10:00am-2:00pmCuidando Con Respeto TBA

March 7-April 18, 1pm-3pm, (Tuesdays)Savvy CaregiverBrookdale Santa Fe Assisted Living640 Alta Vista | Santa Fe, NM 87505

March 9-April 20, 5pm-7pm, (Thursdays)Savvy CaregiverPacifica Senior Living2961 Galisteo Rd. | Santa Fe, NM 87505

May 2-June 13, 1pm-3pm, (Tuesdays)Savvy CaregiverBrookdale Santa Fe Assisted Living640 Alta Vista | Santa Fe, NM 87505

May 4-June 15, 5pm-7pm, (Thursdays)Savvy CaregiverPacifica Senior Living2961 Galisteo Rd. | Santa Fe, NM 87505

May 19-20, 10:00am-2:00pmCuidando Con Respeto TBA

Regional Map

Farmington - Northwestern Regional OfficeSanta Fe - Northeastern Regional OfficeAlbuquerque - Greater Albuquerque Regional OfficeLas Cruces - Southwestern Regional OfficeRoswell - Southeastern Regional Office


educational classes

January 4, 1:00pm-2:30pm OR 5:30pm-7:00pmBasics of Alzheimer’s diseasePresented by Barbara MichelsAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

January 9, 1:00pm-2:30pmIntroduction to Support GroupPresented by Barbara MichelsAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

January 12, 1:30pm-2:30pmLegal Issues for Caregivers-What You Should KnowPresented by Don PinnockAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

January 18, 12:00noon-1:00pmChoosing Wisely: 10 Things every Caregiver and Provider should Know Part IPresented by Dr. Janice Knoefel, MDAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

February 1, 1:00pm-2:30pm OR 5:30pm-7:00pmCommunications and BehaviorsPresented by Barbara MichelsAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

February 6, 1:00pm-2:30pm Introduction to Support GroupPresented by Barbara MichelsAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

February 9, 1:30pm-2:30pmLegal Issues for Caregivers-What You Should KnowPresented by Don PinnockAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

February 15, 12:00noon-1:00pmChoosing Wisely: 10 Things every Caregiver and Provider should Know Part IIPresented by Dr. Janice Knoefel, MDAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

March 1, 1:00-2:30pm OR 5:30pm-7:00pmBasics of Alzheimer’s diseasePresented by Barbara MichelsAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

March 6, 1:00pm-2:30pmIntroduction to Support GroupPresented by Barbara MichelsAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

March 9, 1:30pm-2:30pmLegal Issues for Caregivers-What You Should KnowPresented by Don PinnockAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

March 15, 1:00pm-2:00pmAn Alzheimer’s Disease Research UpdatePresented by Dr Benjamin Clark, PhDAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

April 3, 1:00pm-2:30pmIntroduction to Support GroupPresented by Barbara MichelsAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

April 5, 1:00pm-2:30pm OR 5:30pm-7:00pmCommunications and BehaviorsPresented by Barbara MichelsAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

April 13, 1:30pm-2:30pmLegal Issues for Caregivers-What You Should KnowPresented by Don PinnockAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

April 19, 12:00noon-1:00pmUnderstanding Powers of Attorney & GuardianshipPresented by Mary Galvez, MA, CMC, NCGAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

May 1, 1:00pm-2:30pm Introduction to Support GroupPresented by Barbara MichelsAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

May 3, 1:00pm-2:30pm OR 5:30pm-7:00pmBasics of Alzheimer’s diseasePresented by Barbara MichelsAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

May 11, 1:30pm-2:30pmLegal Issues for Caregivers-What You Should KnowPresented by Don PinnockAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

May 17, 12:00noon-1:00pmKnow the 10 Warning SignsPresented by Chris McCaffreyAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

June 5, 1:00pm-2:30pmIntroduction to Support GroupPresented by Barbara MichelsAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

June 7, 1:00pm-2:30pm or 5:30pm-7:00pmCommunications and BehaviorsPresented by Barbara MichelsAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

June 8, 1:30pm-2:30pmLegal Issues for Caregivers-What You Should KnowPresented by Don PinnockAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

June 14, 12:00noon-1:00pmControl in CaregivingPresented by Chris McCaffreyAlzheimer’s Association Office9500 Montgomery Blvd.NE Suite 121 | Albuquerque, NM 87111

GREATER ALBUQUERQUE REGIONAL OFFICE

Chris McCaffrey, Program Director


9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 121


CALENDAR KEY

Savvy CaregiverSeven-week, 14-hour course which helps caregivers develop practical skills in caring for their loved one and themselves.

Cuidando Con RespetoTwo-day linguistic and cultural translation of Savvy Caregiver

Basics of Alzheimer’s disease Pathology, warning signs, risk factors and scope of the disease

Know the 10 Warning Signs Warning signs and prevention of Alzheimer’s

Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers Describes different stages of Alzheimer’s, and assists in preparedness

Conversations About DementiaVarious presentations on Alzheimer’s disease and related topics.

Regional Map

Farmington - Northwestern Regional OfficeSanta Fe - Northeastern Regional OfficeAlbuquerque - Greater Albuquerque Regional OfficeLas Cruces - Southwestern Regional OfficeRoswell - Southeastern Regional Office


educational classes continued...

May 10, 10:45am-11:45amLiving with Alzheimer’s: Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related BehaviorBonnie Dallas Senior Center109 E. La Plata Street | Farmington, NM 87401

May 17, 12noon-1pmLiving with Alzheimer’s: Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related BehaviorSycamore Park Community Center1051 Sycamore Street | Farmington, NM 87401

May 31, 10:30am-11:30amLiving with Alzheimer’s: Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related BehaviorBloomfield Senior Center124 W. Ash | Bloomfield, NM 87413

June 14, 10:45am-11:45amLiving with Alzheimer’s: Healthy Living for Your Brain & BodyBonnie Dallas Senior Center109 E. La Plata Street | Farmington, NM 87401

June 21, 12noon-1pmLiving with Alzheimer’s: Healthy Living for Your Brain & BodySycamore Park Community Center1051 Sycamore Street | Farmington, NM 87401

June 28, 10:30am-11:30amLiving with Alzheimer’s: Healthy Living for Your Brain & BodyBloomfield Senior Center124 W. Ash | Bloomfield, NM 87413

NORTHWESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE - FARMINGTON

Suzanne Blevins, Regional Manager


3300 N Butler, Ste. 221

Farmington, NM 87401

Please Note: We can offer Special Classes and Dates to service Large Groups or Centers. Please contact Suzanne Blevins (505) 326-3680.

January 11, 10:45am-11:45amBasics of Alzheimer’s diseaseBonnie Dallas Senior Center109 E. La Plata Street | Farmington, NM 87401

January 18, 12noon-1pmBasics of Alzheimer’s diseaseSycamore Park Community Center1051 Sycamore Street | Farmington, NM 87401

January 25, 10:30am-11:30amBasics of Alzheimer’s diseaseBloomfield Senior Center124 W. Ash | Bloomfield, NM 87413

February 8, 11am-12noonKnow the 10 Warning Signs Bonnie Dallas Senior Center109 E. La Plata Street | Farmington, NM 87401

February 15, 12noon-1pmKnow the 10 Warning Signs Sycamore Park Community Center1051 Sycamore Street | Farmington, NM 87401

February 22, 10:30am-11:30amKnow the 10 Warning Signs Bloomfield Senior Center124 W. Ash | Bloomfield, NM 87413

March 8, 10:45am-11:45amConversations About Dementia: Effective Communication StrategiesBonnie Dallas Senior Center109 E. La Plata Street | Farmington, NM 87401

March 15, 12noon-1pmConversations About Dementia: Effective Communication StrategiesSycamore Park Community Center1051 Sycamore Street | Farmington, NM 87401

March 22, 10:30am-11:30amConversations About Dementia: Effective Communication StrategiesBloomfield Senior Center124 W. Ash | Bloomfield, NM 87413

April 12, 10:45am-11:45amLiving with Alzheimer’s: Legal and Financial Planning Bonnie Dallas Senior Center109 E. La Plata Street | Farmington, NM 87401

April 19, 12noon-1pmLiving with Alzheimer’s: Legal and Financial PlanningSycamore Park Community Center1051 Sycamore Street | Farmington, NM 87401

April 26, 10:30am-11:30amLiving with Alzheimer’s: Legal and Financial PlanningBloomfield Senior Center124 W. Ash | Bloomfield, NM 87413

CALENDAR KEY

Savvy CaregiverSeven-week, 14-hour course which helps caregivers develop practical skills in caring for their loved one and themselves.

Cuidando Con RespetoTwo-day linguistic and cultural translation of Savvy Caregiver

Basics of Alzheimer’s disease Pathology, warning signs, risk factors and scope of the disease

Know the 10 Warning Signs Warning signs and prevention of Alzheimer’s

Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers Describes different stages of Alzheimer’s, and assists in preparedness

Conversations About DementiaVarious presentations on Alzheimer’s disease and related topics.

SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE - LAS CRUCES

Steven Montaño, Regional Manager

[email protected] | .575.647.3868

125 N. Main Street, Suite 103-104


Please Note: We can offer Special Classes and Dates to service Large Groups or Centers. Please contact Steven Montaño 575-647-3868.

January 13, 1:30pm-2:30pmBasics of Alzheimer’s diseaseAlzheimer’s Association Office125 North Main Street, Ste. 103 | Las Cruces, NM 88001

January 19, 1:00pm-2:00pm Know the 10 Warning Signs Tularosa Senior & Community Center 35 Radio Rd. | Tularosa, NM 88352



February 7, 2:00pm-3:00pm Know the 10 Warning Signs Deming Senior Center 800 S. Granite | Deming, NM 88030

February 15, 1:30pm-2:30pmBasics of Alzheimer’s diseaseAlzheimer’s Association Office125 North Main Street Ste. 103 | Las Cruces, NM 88001

February 22, 10:30am–11:30am Basics of Alzheimer’s diseaseAlamogordo Senior Center2201 Puerto Rico Ave | Alamogordo, NM 88310

February 22, 1:00pm-2:00pm Know the 10 Warning Signs Tularosa Senior & Community Center 35 Radio Rd. | Tularosa, NM 88352

February 22, 1:30pm-2:30pmBasics of Alzheimer’s diseaseAlzheimer’s Association Office125 North Main Street, Ste. 103 | Las Cruces, NM 88001

March 22, 1:00pm-2:00pm Know the 10 Warning Signs Tularosa Senior & Community Center 35 Radio Rd. | Tularosa, NM 88352

March 22, 10:30am-11:30am Basics of Alzheimer’s diseaseAlamogordo Senior Center2201 Puerto Rico Ave | Alamogordo, NM 88310

March 22, 1:30pm-2:30pmBasics of Alzheimer’s diseaseAlzheimer’s Association Office125 North Main Street, Ste. 103 | Las Cruces, NM 88001

March 28, 1:30pm-2:30pmBasics of Alzheimer’s diseaseAlzheimer’s Association Office125 North Main Street, Ste. 103 | Las Cruces, NM 88001

April 22, 1:30pm-2:30pmBasics of Alzheimer’s diseaseAlzheimer’s Association Office125 North Main Street, Ste. 103 | Las Cruces, NM 88001

May 22, 1:30pm-2:30pmBasics of Alzheimer’s diseaseAlzheimer’s Association Office125 North Main Street, Ste. 103 | Las Cruces, NM 88001

May 26, 1:30pm-2:30pmBasics of Alzheimer’s diseaseAlzheimer’s Association Office125 North Main Street, Ste. 103 | Las Cruces, NM 88001

June 13, 1:30pm-2:30pmBasics of Alzheimer’s diseaseAlzheimer’s Association Office125 North Main Street, Ste. 103 | Las Cruces, NM 88001


SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE - ROSWELL

Priscilla Lujan, Regional Manager


404 ½ N. Kentucky | Roswell, NM 88201

Please Note: We can offer Special Classes and Dates to service Large Groups or Centers. Please contact Priscilla Lujan (575) 624-1552.

January 11, 1pm-3pmKnow the 10 Warning SignsRuidoso Community Center501 Sudderth Dr. | Ruidoso, NM 88345

January 18, 9am-11amKnow the 10 Warning SignsRoswell Adult and Senior Center807 N Missouri Ave. | Roswell, NM 88201

February 15, 10am-11amKnow the 10 Warning SignsArtesia Senior Center202 W Chisum | Artesia, NM 88345

February 15, 1pm-3pmKnow the 10 Warning SignsSan Jose Senior Citizen Center2814 San Jose Blvd. | Carlsbad, NM 88220

February 22, 9am-11amBasics of Alzheimer’s diseaseRoswell Adult and Senior Center807 N Missouri Ave. | Roswell, NM 88201

March 15, 1pm-3pmBasics of Alzheimer’s diseaseRuidoso Community Center501 Sudderth Dr. | Ruidoso, NM 88345

March 22, 9am-11pmLiving with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Early Stage Roswell Adult and Senior Center807 N Missouri Ave. | Roswell, NM 88201

April 19, 10am-11amSafety In The HomeArtesia Senior Center202 W Chisum | Artesia, NM 88345

April 19, 1pm-3pmSafety In The HomeSan Jose Senior Citizen Center2814 San Jose Blvd. | Carlsbad, NM 88220

April 26, 9am-11amLiving with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Middle Stage Roswell Adult and Senior Center807 N Missouri Ave. | Roswell, NM 88201

May 17, 9am-11amLiving with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Late Stage Roswell Adult and Senior Center807 N Missouri Ave. | Roswell, NM 8820

May 24, 1pm-3pmSafety in the HomeRuidoso Community Center501 Sudderth Dr. | Ruidoso, NM 88345

June 21, 10am-11amCommunications and BehaviorsArtesia Senior Center202 W Chisum | Artesia, NM 88345

June 21, 1pm-3pmCommunications and BehaviorsSan Jose Senior Citizen Center2814 San Jose Blvd. | Carlsbad, NM 88220

June 28, 9am-11amSafety In The HomeRoswell Adult and Senior Center807 N Missouri Ave. | Roswell, NM 88201

NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL OFFICE - SANTA FE

Tina De La Luz, Regional Manager


811 St. Michael’s Dr., Suite 106

Santa Fe, NM 87505

Please Note: We can offer Special Classes and Dates to service Large Groups or Centers. Please contact Tina De La Luz (505) 473-1297.

January 6, 10:00am-12:00noonLiving with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers-Early StageKingston Residence2400 Legacy Court | Santa Fe, NM 87507

January 18, 1:00pm-2:00pmKnow the 10 Warning Signs Espanola Library313 N. Paseo De Onate | Espanola, NM 87532

January 23, 1:00pm-2:00pmBasics of Alzheimer’s disease Santa Clara Pueblo588 Kee Street | Espanola, NM 87532

February 3, 10:00am-12:00noonLiving with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers-Middle Stage Kingston Residence2400 Legacy Court | Santa Fe, NM 87507

February 15, 11:30am-12:30pmKnow the 10 Warning Signs Espanola Senior Center320 Hunter St. | Espanola, NM 87532

February 22, 11:00am-12:00noonBasics of Alzheimer’s disease Vista Grande Library in Eldorado14 Ave. Torreon | Santa Fe, NM 87508

March 3, 10:00am-12:00pmLiving with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers-Late StageKingston Residence2400 Legacy Court | Santa Fe, NM 87507

March 20, 10:00am-11:00amBasics of Alzheimer’s disease Dixon Senior CenterUS Hwy. 75 House #318 | Dixon, NM 87527

April 7, 10:00am-12:00pmLiving with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers-Early Stage Kingston Residence2400 Legacy Court | Santa Fe, NM 87507

April 17, 1:00pm-2:00pm (Tentative)Basics of Alzheimer’s diseaseCarnegie Public Library500 National Ave. | Las Vegas, NM 87701

May 5, 10:00am-12:00pmLiving with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers-Middle Stage Kingston Residence2400 Legacy Court | Santa Fe, NM 87507

May 22, 1:00pm-2:00pmBasics of Alzheimer’s disease Betty Ehart Senior Center1101 Bathtub Row | Los Alamos, NM 87544

June 2, 10:00am-12:00noonLiving with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers-Late Stage Kingston Residence2400 Legacy Court | Santa Fe, NM 87507

June 14, 1:00pm-2:00pm (Tentative)Know the 10 Warning Signs Our Lady of Guadalupe Church205 Don Fernando St. | Taos, NM 87571

June 19, 1:00pm-2:00pm (Tentative)Basics of Alzheimer’s diseaseNambe Pueblo Senior Center55 Teyeh Huu U. | Santa Fe, NM 87506

ALZHEIMER’S DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE

Thursday, January 19, 2017. The State Capitol Building aka “The Roundhouse”, Santa Fe. A day of advocacy and awareness-building with New Mexico’s policy-makers. 9am-12noon. Concerned citizens are encouraged to attend the press conference at 11am. Call (505) 266-4473.

7TH ANNUAL DANCING STARS GALA

Saturday, April 22, 2017, Sandia Resort & Casino. Albuquerque. An evening of fine dining and competitive dancing to raise funds for Alzheimer’s disease. Time 5pm-10:30pm. Call (505) 266-4473.

6TH ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE

Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19, 2017, Embassy Suites, Albuquerque. Two-day educational conference for healthcare professionals and caregivers. Times 8am-7pm (Thurs), 8am-12:30pm (Fri).Call (505) 266-4473.

THE UNFOREGETTABLE GOLF CLASSIC

Monday, June 26, 2017, Tanoan Country Club, Albuquerque. Our annual charity golf tournament to raise funds for Alzheimer’s disease. Time 8am-3pm. Call (505) 266-4473.

THE LONGEST DAY

Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Teams around the world come together to raise funds and awareness and to honor those facing Alzheimer’s with a day of activity. Do something you love, or honor a loved one by doing something they loved from sunrise-to-sunset. Visit alz.org/thelongestday or call (505) 266-4473.

save the dates

Thank You


in memory/in honor of

Mary AleiRhoda Berry

Rena BallewJerry Ballew

Duane BentonMr. and Mrs. Rick Sneddon

Richard Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Zurcher

Robert BlackMr. and Mrs. Paul Tratechaud

Richard J. BoyleThe Robert H. Weeks Family

Kay CadyKelly Griffin

Mary Emma ChavezJulie Bachechi

Vangie Ellis

Pat German

Frankie Gildewell and Tiffany Hall

Joseph & Nora Giles

Susan Nichols

Michael Smith

Darrell ChildressMr. and Mrs. Raymond Velasquez

Juanita CordovaTeeter Irrigation, Inc.

Les CroughanAmy Bauer

Gerald CulverMary Bolton-Koppenhaver

Douglass Orville De VoreEd Kettering

Genevieve DillonAtchley 6 LLC

Daniel DoyleMr. and Mrs. Paul Tratechaud

Dorothy EbyPhyllis Davis

Sonya Fein

Mr. and Mrs. Barbara Lipphardt

Elaine Pruchansky

Linda Robbins

Schuyler Living Trust (Lucy Schuyler)

Marilyn EdgasMr. and Mrs. Paul Tratechaud

Wanna Dene ErdmanMary Ellen Schafer

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tratechaud

Jerry Lee EschMr. and Mrs. Herb Pitts

Nancy EverettBob & Shirley Calhoun

Naomi FalkJerry Ballew

Mr. and Mrs. John Eshbaugh


Howard GerwinMr. and Mrs. Larry Titkemeier


Eugene GomezLiberty Tax Service (Rufus Herron)

Western New Mexico University (Rosina Romero)

Jeanne GreenwaltBeverly Guertin

Nelle GuinnMr. and Mrs. Renate Riggs

Gordon HairDoris Curb

Mike HeckElizabeth Doe

Carol HrdlickaMaggie Auld

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Berridge

Bonnie Brock

Gail Bush

Lois Chiarito

Joan Chodosh

Reagan Coker

Joan Dalbey

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herman

Indian River Community Foundation

Edith Knott

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Knott

Ruth Koval

Linda Morsman

Nancy Mroz

Ann Ross

Carol Rudman

Dottie Shively

Sabra Strasser

Jane Stringfield

Mary Watts

Judy Wilson

Stephanie (Marty) JenkinsDoris Curb

Raymond Dewey

Lorraine Fernandez Pod

Archie Pratt

Donna Smith

S. Valenta

Charles JonesSally Bland

Mr. and Mrs. Kristi Mosley

Youngs Factory Built Homes

Barbara KuhnShirley Puariea

Brenda LeeMr. and Mrs. Paul Tratechaud

Gale McClatcheyAnonymous

Gary MeltonMr. and Mrs. Dewayne Chesser

Larry Lamar MorganGinger Morgan

Mary NelsonMr. and Mrs. Harry Linneman

Carmen NunezLena Serbin

Daniel J. PeckAnn Burcham

Steve Casey

Duane Farmer

Cynthia Larson

Mr. and Mrs. Judith Matteucci

Louise Mulcock

Janice Nance

Kenneth Ray

Minnie Salcido

Arlene Stegman

Helen Tricoglou

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Trybus

Josephina ReynaudCommunity Action Agency

Janis RichardsPaul Losey

Margaret RicoMr. and Mrs. Peter Rico

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Vall

Aurora SanchezSanchez Family Enterprises, LLC

Red Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tratechaud

Patty Sue ScottDavid Scott

Pearl ShapiroJudith Greenfeld

Rosalie SheltonThe Goodtime Gals (Ildy Sishman Rolfs)

Linda SkocypecMax Dominguez

Arol SteversonMr. and Mrs. Dewayne Chesser

Kathleen StoutAngela Hartwig

Mr. and Mrs. Kay-Nell Hartwig

Ralph Stout

Jose VictoDagoberto Chanza and Victoria Suazo-Chanza

Felomen TorresMr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson

Helen Torres

Teresa Torres

Evelyn VigilMr. and Mrs. Paul Tratechaud

Michael WadeMr. and Mrs. Willard Dunlap

Mike WadeMr. and Mrs. Paul Tratechaud

Burt WeilMr. and Mrs. Paul Tratechaud

Norbert WeirMr. and Mrs. Blaine Benson

Dorothy WilsonShirley Heasley

Louise WrightMr. and Mrs. Gregory Durfee

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Ardella GreenElizabeth Churchill

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Barbara MichelsMr. and Mrs. Kristin Enger

Don VandockYourCause, LLC Trustee for Century Link Emp. Giving

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66 Diner

Aaron Romero

Abel Tarango

ABQ Bestcare Pharmacy

Ada Gorton

Adam Molley

Adrian Guerra

Advertising Ideas

Agnes Opdyke

Aida Estrada

Alane Minick

Albert Hodapp

Albert Lanting

Albert Seaborn

Albert Gallegos

Alberta Cole

Albertsons

Aletta Wilson

Alfred Valdez

Algera Alexander

Alice Magowan

Alice Corral

Allianz Life Insurance Company of America

Alma Rigby

Alton’s Power Block Gym, Inc

Alvin Rael

Amanda Buchanan

Amanda Tuthill

Amber Wakins

American Legion Valdez, Rhea Post

Amida Gonzalez

Amy Bauer

Andrea Lopez-Guerra

Andrew McBride

Angela Medrano

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Angelo Valdez

Ann Michels

Ann Ellery

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Ann Edenfield

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Deirdre Murphy

Della Judy

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Desert Peaks

Desert Specialty Adjusters, Inc.

Dewayne Chesser

Dezra Turvaville

Diana Cartwright

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Diane Woods

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Edward St. Martin

Edward Romero

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Elaine Wirth

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Elanor Velarde

Eleanor Burns

Elinor Dickson

Elizabeth Churchill

Elizabeth Galbraith

Elizabeth Doe

Elizabeth Eaves

Elizabeth Sneddon

Elizabeth Stake

Ella Myres

Ellen Kersh

Elsa Gutierrez

Engel Coatings, Inc. Erin Gilligan

Erin MacEachen

Ernest Francis

Eryn Patchett

Estrada Law, PC

Eugene Moser

Eugene Belcher

Eva Flanagan

Everett Holmes Jr.

Express Care LLP

F. Dietzman

F. Arnold Markowitz

Felix Valeuzuela

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Floyd Bell

Flying Star Nob Hill

Frances Brown

Francie Monteith

Francis Ringle

Francisco Escalera

Frank Candelaria

Frankie Gildewell

Chuck Carter

Chuck McClatchey

Cinda Romero

Cindy Zoldi

Clara Farah

Clara Apodaca

Clarence Rodgers

Claude Lenderman

Claudia Phillips

Colin Ackley

Colleen Lukas

Community Action Agency

Corbin Spiers

Courtney Craven

Craig Kief

Cris Abbott

Crumbacher Business Systems

Crystal Stiles

Cumulus Media

Curt Pilkington

Cynthia Henfling

Cynthia Crowell

Cynthia Larson

Cynthia Gregory

Cynthia Boyd

Cynthia Anderson

Cyril Stanton

D. Minerella Dagoberto Chanza

Dale Amend

Dale Winters

Dalia Jaramillo

Dan Sutcliffe

Dana Rohr

Dana Ridge

Danea Whitney-Walles

Daniel Stanley

Daniel Juckette

Daniel Merians

Daniel Solano

Danielle Miranda

Daniels Family Funeral Services

Danny Pitts

Dave Coca

David Scott

David Newton

David Plante

David Skari

David Bruner

David Knight

Antonio Esquibel

Applebee’s

Archie Pratt

Ariellianna Gonzales

Arlene Stegman

Arthur Duran

Ashley Degruyter

Ashley Martinez

Atchley 6 LLC

Atlantis Lopez

Audrey Valdez

Aurora McDaniel

Austin Stockwell

Auto Parts and Equipment Co., Inc.

Ava Heppler

Bansey Johnson

Barb Turnbaugh

Barbara Esquibel

Barbara Michael

Barbara Fincher

Barbara Bird

Barbara Lipphardt

Barbara Thomas

Barbara Harris

Belinda Rivera

Ben Shaw

Ben Landin

Benedicto Rios

Bernard C. Ernst D.D.S.

Beth Breen

Betsy Noel

Betty Cockrell

Betty Hull

Betty Jean Robertson Wood

Beverly Guertin

Billy Moya

Billy Howard

Blaine Benson

Bob Hall

Bob & Shirley Calhoun

Bonnie Zeiler

Bonnie Brock

Box M. Ranch, LLC

Brad Cates

Bradford Goodwin

Brandon Rigby

Brenda Dye

Brenda Funches

Brenda Griego

Brent Tiano

Brian Gonzales

Brianna Franklin

Brittany Glenn

Brittany Jorgensen

Bronwyn Stephanz

Bruce Puma

Bruce Peterson

Bruce Altznauer

C. Hedgley-Johnson

C. E. Byrd

Cafe de Mesilla

Caleb Goldberg

Candace Thomas

Candie Martinez

Carl Rawson

Carl Huqolsy

Carmie Knight

Carol Rudman

Carol Gordon

Carol Billingsley

Carol Martinez

Caroline Tow

Carolyn Stuve

Casa Mesita Thrift Shop, Inc.

Cassandra Sena

Cat Lindsay

Catherine Willmott

Catherine Apodaca

Catherine Prasek

Cathleen Klimowicz

Cathrine Smith

Charles Dumler

Charles Boyer

Charles Rogers

Charles Herman

Charlie Ireland

Charlotte Anderson-Fambro

Charlotte Trujillo

Chere Trujillo

Cheryl Murdie

Cheryll Hartwigsen

Cheyenn Studdard

Chick-fil-A At Wyoming Bvd FSU

Chili’s

Chris Silva

Chris Chaffin

Christa Keller

Christina Scovel

Christina Romero

Christine Sanders

Christopher Keeton

Christopher Ayles

Thank You


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Fraternal Order of Eagles

Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary Social Fund Freytag-Farrar Jewelers

G. Davis

Gail Williams

Gail Bush

Gail Davis

Gary Girón

Gary Montague

GE Foundation

Geneva Miller

Georgette Smith

Gerald Lee

Gerald Lieberman

Gilbert Lovato

Ginger Morgan

Ginger Opdyke

Glenn Dennis

Glenn Stark

Gloria Newton

Gloria Hare

Gloria Archuleta

Gloria Duran

Grace Macken

Greg Gillogly

Greg Armfield

Greg Gomez

Gregory Durfee

Guillermo & Roberto, Inc. dba Monroe’s Restaurant

H.L. Wilson

Haeli Miceli

Hailey Kilpatric

Hannah Chapell

Hannah Roccaro

Harley Davidson

Harold Weisbrod

Harold Layne

Harriette Mitchell

Harry Linneman

Heather Tanner

Heidi Raki

Helen Giron

Helen Tricoglou

Helen Torres

Helen Lehman

Henry Jacobs

Henry Smith

Herb Pitts

Herman Vilapondo

Horace Chavez

Le Mesa Presbyterian Church

Leah Mitchell

Leann McGookey

Lee Hines

Lee Brooks

Lee Huckstep

Lee Anne Ellis

Lena Ernst

Lena Serbin

Lendell Jones

Leo Galvez

Leroy Brace

Lila Earwood

Linda Shedd

Linda Gilmore

Linda Robbins

Linda Morsman

Linda Riley

Linda Melton

Linda Andreoli

Lisa Higgins

Lisa Vigil

Lisa Vakharia

Lisa Gonzalez

Lisa Kublar

Lisa Anne Evans

Lisa Jean Osborne

Lois Hanson

Lois Chiarito

Loren Keller

Loretta Ortega

Lorey Esquibel

Lorin Davis

Lorna Eagle

Lorraine Fernandez Pod

Lorraine Trujillo

Los Colinas Village Walk Team

Lou Flores

Louise Mulcock

Louise Klok

LS & Company, Inc

Lucy Schuyler

Lucy Romero

Lucy Licon

Luisa Sharick

Lydia Gonzales

Lynette Holbrook

Lynn Clapper

Lynn Townsend

M.E. Welsh

M.S.W.M, Inc

Mackenzi Hahn

Maclovia Taylor

Maggie Auld

Mainly Marathons, LLC

Manuel Durazo

Marc Leszczynski

Marcus Eckroth

Margaret Detwiller

Margaret Gill

Margaret Reeves

Margaret McNett

Margi Danakili

Margo Gamet

Maria Viera

Maria Armendariz

Marie Huffmeyer

Marie Aragon

Marilyn Leduc

Marissa Livingston

Marjorie Bowling

Mark Scheibe

Marti Trevizo

Mary Galvez

Mary Bouquet

Mary Galvan

Mary Friberg

Mary Hatch

Mary Valdez

Mary Watts

Mary Bolton-Koppenhaver

Mary Stallings

Mary Young

Mary Ann Hughes

Mary Beth Flores

Mary Ellen Schafer

Mary Kay Pera

Mas Art

Maura McAndrews

Maureen Bannon

Max Dominguez

Maxine McElhaney

Melanie Frazier

Melanie Schluter

Melinda Kiddie

Melisa Starks

Melissa Martinez

Melissa Basham

Melva Kellett

Meow Wolf

Merrill Okarma

Mesa View Baptist Church

Michael Bukowski

Michael Smith

Michael Catanach

Michael Kinney

Karen Hickey

Karen McKinnon

Karen Harvey

Karin Bradshaw

Kasey Smith

Kasha Barton

Katherine Roccaro

Katherine Baker

Kathleen Strebe

Kathleen Murphy

Kathleen Carpenter

Kathryn Olson

Kathryn Hill

Kathy Gonzales

Kathy Parkhill

Kathy Smith

Katrina Johnson

Katrina Bacon

Kay Reel

Keely Babb

Keith Bollinger

Kelly Griffin

Kenneth Martinez

Kenneth Ray

Kenny Martinez

Kevin Brown

Kevin Michels

Kevin Halbig

Kevin Linker

Kevin Quinn

Kim Sorensen

Knights of Columbus, San Juan Council No. 3448

Kokopelli’s Cave, LLC

Kristi Mosley

Kristie Houser

Kristin Enger

Kristin Farson Kroger

Krystal Torrez

Kyle Esquibel

L.E. Brewer L.G. Sorenson

L.N. Umble

Larry Deal

Larry Wyman

Larry Titkemeier

Larry Valdez

Laura Haman

Laura Baca

Laurie Kearns

Laurie Hooey

Laveda Steele

Lawrence Martin

Lazaro Miramontes

Ildy Sishman Rolfs

Indian River Community Foundation

Isabelle Searle

J. Repik

J George Snider

J. Dudley & Associates, LLC

J.B. Porter

J.W. Harrison

JA Jewelers

Jacki Morris

Jaclyn Smith

Jacquelyn Gray

Jacquelyn Haase

Jaime Graham

James Twohig

James Robin

James Kutsko

James Alto

James Pachta

Jamie Clark

Jan Bray

Jan Myers

Jana Lujan

Jana Hamilton

Jane Kerr

Jane Stringfield

Jane Anderson

Janet Giron

Janet McWhorter

Janet Dean

Janette Bain

Janice Knoefel, MD

Janice Nance

Janice Gaynor

Janice Micali

Janis Hartley

Janis Waechter

Jared Carson

Jason Derak

Jay Sundheimer

Jean Watson

Jeanne Resendez

Jeannine Bender

Jeff Watson

Jennie Lopez-Borbas

Jennifer Downey

Jerry Ballew

Jerry Armijo

Jerry Smith

Jerry Barros

Jessica Martinez

Jill Shannon

Jim Harper

Jim Myers

Jim Abel

JIm Goodman

Jimmy Avalos

Joan Luke

Joan Hamilton

Joan Deis

Joan Chodosh

Joan Dalbey

Joan Carroll

Joan Gammie

Joann Lucas

Joann Sambrano

Joanna Trujillo

Joanne Stockert

Joanne Connolly

Joanne Gilmore

Joanne Ray

Joe Galvan

John Eshbaugh

John Booth

John Fox

John Manning

John Kasko

John Williams

John Scott

John Denison

John Nichols

Johnson-Brito, LLC

Jon Jojola

Joseph Olague

Joseph A. Padilla Family Trust

Josephine Kuzynski

Josephin Johnson

Josh Harris

Joshua Fisher

Jospeh Della Longa

Joy Domina

Joyce Mihas

Judith Matteucci

Judith Minks

Judith Greenfeld

Judy Wilson

Judy Pierson

Julane Poling

Julia Stone

Julie Gonzales

Julie Stanton

June Kempka

Justin Hawman

K. Winn

Karen Hanthorn

Karen Georgina

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Michael Chavez

Michael Krajewski

Michaela Valencia

Michele Kelly

Michelle Snapp

Michelle Gendron

Michelle Bacharka

Michelle Marsh

Mike McClean

Mike Tamashiro

Mike Trujillo

Minnie Salcido

Miriam Jenson

Modern Iron Works, Inc.

Monarch Alumni TSF

Monica Garcia

Monica Arras

Monica Lucero

Monica Gallegos

Mott Pots

Mr. Thompson

Muriel Scribner

Murray Kugler

N. Gegner

Nan & John

Nancy Saunders

Nancy Traylor

Nancy Mroz

Nancy Davis

Nancy Newton

Nancy Cowie

National Christian Foundation of New Mexico

Neil Goldberg

Network for Good

Nick Riali

Nika Lawrie

Nikki Maphis

Noralie Stark-Burgess

Norma Grant

Norma Vise

Norma Sivers

Normen Ashcroft

Northwest New Mexico Seniors, Inc

Nova Castillo

Olga Sacasa

Order of Eastern Star Bethany Chapter #56 Pablo Griego

Page Allen

Pam Clark

Pam Rahmings

Pamela Grabowski

Stephanie Gutierrez

Stephen Rigstad

Steve Palmisano

Steve Casey

Steve Ortega

Steven Eagan

Steven Shaw

Steven Weiss

Steven Hutchison

Steven Rothwell

Stinson Daniels

Stylex, LLC

Susan Heckethorn

Susan Machac

Susan Nichols

Susan Alley

Susan Cronin

Susan Lueckenhoff

Susan Davis

Susan Harris

Susan Valdez

Susan Schell

Susan Gillen

Susan Mitchell

Susanna Martinez

Susie Marbury

T. Gregorio

Tami Smith

Tanya Mascarenas

Tanya Trujillo

Tanya Jones

Tanya Logsdon

Ted Berridge

Teresa Molina

Teresa Jardis

Teresa Torres

Teresa Valdez

Terrance Frame

Terry Oehm

The Giving Campaign

The Links at Sierra Blanca

The Robert H. Weeks Family

Theresa Valdez

Theresa Brown

Thomas Ismond

Thomas Baca

Thomas Statzula

Thomas Chaney

Thomas Berg

Thomas Foster

Thomas Ketterman

Tina Velasquez

Tina Farley

Todd Conklin

Toucan Market

Trevor Gillespie

Trina Archuleta

Trish Candelaria

Tyler Hall

UBS

US Eagle

V.T. Miyake

Valencia County Master Gardeners

Venus Mash

Veronica Sowe

Vicentita DeBassige

Vicki Larrabee

Vicki White

Vickie Gray

Vickie’s Sandia C-Store

Victor Perry

Victor Zurcher

Vikki Smith

Viola Sisneros Real

Vivian Martinez

Vivian Mylek

Walmart Stores, Inc.

Wendy Morse

Wes Smith

Western New Mexico Title CO., Inc What Goes Around LLC

Willa Ortega

Willard Dunlap

William Bode

William Decker

William Riesterer

William Evans

William Baker

William Atkinson

William Cogdill

William Barber

Wilma Kersh

WSM, LLC

Youngs Factory Built Homes

YourCause, LLC Trustee for Century Link Emp. Giving

Yvonne Chavez

Yvonne Salazar

S. Gerwin

S. Valenta

Sabra Strasser

Sally Adams

Sally Bland

Sam Williams

Samantha Davy

Sanchez Family Enterprises, LLC

Sandra Liebel

Sandra Haug

Sandra Sandoval

Sandra Gebhardt

Sandy Arnold

Sandy Smith

Sandy Johnson

Santa Fe Vintage Car Club

Sarah Walker

Sarah Pollard

Scott Schaffer

Scott Romberg

Scott M McGee PE, LLC

Seneca Internal Medicine

Senior Placement NM

Serena Sanchez

Shane Todd

Shannon Guess

Shannon Liman

Sharon Cordova

Sharon Smith

Sharon Hudson

Sharon Gorelick

Shaun Reeder

Shawna Brenden

Shellie Sims

Sherolyn Schreiber

Sherri Boland

Sherry Fuhs

Sheryl Todd

Sheryl Nelms

Shirley Heasley

Shirley Puariea

Shirley Gerken

Silver Trust

Siobhan Canney

Sofia Luchini

Sonya Fein

Sophie Acheson

St. Johns United Methodist Church

St. Vincent Hospital

Stephanie Brennan

Panda Express

Pat German

Pat Sasser

Pat Myers

Pat Meyers

Pat Goodard

Patricia Fowler

Patricia Aldridge

Patricia Michaels

Patricia Templeton

Patrick Russell

Patrick Floyd

Patti Vigil

Paul Tratechaud

Paul Trybus

Paul Losey

Paul Rubinfeld

Paul Candelaria

Paul Dudzinski

Paula Laskie

Paula Gaylord

Paula Morrell

Peg Shaw

Peggy Giron

Peggy Goines

Peter Rico

Peter Piper Pizza

Petti Erstad

Phillip Berry

Phyllis Davis

Phyllis Kirikos

Pilar Anllo

Placido Rivera

Plaze Hotel

Priscilla Fine

Project Tibet

Quality Sleep Solutions

Queen Esther Chap No 1 OES

R. Lewis

R.P “”Bo”” Herrera

Rachel Hemann

Rachel Rodriguez

Ramone Madrid

Randall Reynolds

Randy Vall

Rashaun Merryman

Ray Lucero Trust

Raymond Velasquez

Raymond Dewey

Reagan Coker

Rebecca Ponder

Rebecca Tredway

Rebecca Grisolano

Rebecca Tuttle

Reina Romero

Renate Riggs

Renee Vukyvion

Renee Lopez

Rev. R.L. Mencik

Rhoda Franks

Rhoda Berry

Rhonda Ledbetter

Richard Skillman

Richard Martinez

Richard Velarde

Richard Burns

Richard Knott

Richard Lindahl

Richard Thompson

Richard Houck

Richard Stoops

Richard Reyes

Richard Paulus

Rick Sneddon

Rick Hessman

Rick Schnel

Rick Rotante

Rob Kurz

Robert McBroom

Robert Johnson

Robert Snow

Robert Bradshaw

Robert Eldredge

Roberta Carter

Robin Gonzalez

Rochelle Dozier

Rod Martenis

Roger Riggs

Roger Liebel

Ronald Willet

Rono Danakili

Rosalee Vigil

Rosalie Valdez

Rosemary Butler

Rosenda Fregoso

Rosina Romero

Ross Lankford

Roxelle Ferrari

Royal Berg

Rudd Orthodontics, LLC

Rufus Herron

Russell Ross

Ruth Pollard

Ruth Koval

Ruth Bisei

Rutledge Garden Club

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