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Congresswoman Leger Fernández visited every community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) in her district that is at risk of closure. In addition, she held listening sessions in every affected community as part of her ‘Voices for Veterans’ or ‘Voces de Veteranos’ tour. She will continue to carry their voices in the halls of Congress as she works to keep the clinics open. 

Recently, the VA recommended the closure of 4 CBOCs in her district. The Congresswoman strongly opposes these closures. Combined, these clinics serve 4,717 New Mexico veterans in predominantly rural areas. The VA office of Assets and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission is tasked with reviewing the recommended closures. 

“It is our nation’s duty to provide veterans the health care, services, and support they have earned. These closures would put our veterans at risk and make it harder for them to receive essential health services. We must uphold our obligation and ensure that all veterans receive the care they deserve no matter where they live,” said Leger Fernández.

EVENTS:

3/22/2022 - Rep. Leger Fernández spoke with Veterans in Española about CBOC closures. 

3/22/2022 -  Rep. Leger Fernández visited the Española CBOC site to speak with staff about the services and resources they provide for local veterans

3/23/2022 - Rep. Leger Fernández met with veterans in Taos to discuss the effects of the CBOC closures. 

4/20/2022 - Rep. Leger Fernández met with veterans in Raton to discuss the effects of the CBOC closures. 

4/20/2022 - Rep. Leger Fernández visited the Raton CBOC site facilities and spoke with staff about the services and resources they provide for local veterans. 

4/22/2022 - Rep. Leger Fernández met with veterans in Las Vegas to discuss the effects of the CBOC closures

4/22/2022 - Rep. Leger Fernández visited the Las Vegas CBOC to discuss the services and resources they provide for local veterans and their facilities.

5/6/2022 - Rep. Leger Fernández met with veterans in Gallup to discuss the effects of the CBOC closures.

5/6/2022 - Rep. Leger Fernández visited the Gallup CBOC to discuss the services they provide local veterans.

Rep. Leger Fernández sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary McDonough and expressed her strong opposition to the CBOC closures. The Congresswoman also signed onto a letter from the New Mexico delegation to Secretary McDonough reiterating their opposition. 

Read the full letter from Congresswoman Leger Fernandez to Secretary McDonough HERE

Read the full letter from New Mexico Delegation to Secretary McDonough HERE

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