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Suicide is a serious national epidemic. It is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. However, for America's veterans, it is an even more serious epidemic. Veteran's make up 10 percent of the U.S. population, but account for 20 percent of all suicides (U.S. Census Bureau, 2008). The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 18 veterans die by suicide each day.

The University of New Mexico honors its veterans Tuesday, Nov. 11 with a Posting and Raising of the Colors at 9 a.m. at the flagpole south of Scholes Hall. Kirtland Air Force Honor Guard bugler and Zachary Alexander performs the National Anthem and ...

Military veterans attending UNM have distinctive experiences, both enriching and challenging. The transition from military to campus life can be difficult. In an effort to ease the transition, connect vets with other vets, and facilitate school ...

The Student Veterans Association of the University of New Mexico (SVUNM) hold a Veteran Awareness/Appreciation Fair with participation by many veteran organizations on Friday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on UNM Smith Plaza. Parking will be ...

The retreat will offer mindfulness instruction and practice sessions, confidential small group discussions, guided hikes in the mountains.

NerdWallet, an online service that provides information about personal finances, travel and higher education, recently featured a list of the best metropolitan areas for veterans. Albuquerque was featured among the medium sized cities. The University of ...

The UNM Veterans Resource Center, UNM Student Veterans Association and the UNM Staff Council will host a Veterans Day celebration Friday, Nov. 11. Beginning at 9 a.m., a Posting and Raising of the Colors at the flag pole just south of Scholes Hall will ...

According to the Veterans Resource Center at UNM, the N.M. Department of Veterans' Services (NMDVS), in cooperation with the N.M. Department of Tourism, has announced the debut of the Veteran's Enchantment Discount Card for veterans of the U.S. Armed ...