Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senator Tom Udall will hold a series of public events in New Mexico next week including town hall meetings in Albuquerque, Socorro, Truth or Consequences and Las Cruces where he will discuss and take questions about the challenges and achievements of the first six months of the 111th Congress and distribute his new GI Bill Resource and Application Guide to post-9/11 veterans or their family members in attendance. The Veterans' Administration will begin distributing these benefits to post-9/11 veterans and family members who qualify on Aug. 1. Staff from Udall's office will also be on hand to help anyone needing assistance with a federal agency. All events are open to the media.
Monday, June 29, Udall will hold "Udall Helping You" open office hours in Belen, followed by a walking tour of Belen's Main Street. Residents are encouraged to come and meet with the senator to express their thoughts and concerns about the issues facing New Mexico and the nation. Udall will then travel to Los Lunas where he will be the keynote speaker at the July 4th celebration and dedication of the Fred Luna Senior Center.
Tuesday, June 30, Udall will hold Town Hall meetings in Albuquerque and Socorro followed by Town Halls in Truth or Consequences on Wednesday, July 1, and Las Cruces on Thursday, July 2.
Also in Las Cruces on Thursday, Udall will talk to youth at the Boys and Girls Club of Las Cruces about the dangers of smoking. Congress recently passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of which Udall was a co-sponsor and advocate. As New Mexico Attorney General, Udall successfully sued the tobacco industry, and in Congress he has been a strong proponent of legislation to allow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate tobacco products.
Monday, June 29
What: Udall Tours Belen Main Street
When: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Where: 100 S Main Street
Belen, N.M.
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What: "Udall Helping You" Open Office Hours
When: 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Where: Belen City Hall
100 S Main Street
Belen, N.M.
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Tuesday, June 30
What: Udall joins the Los Lunas 4th of July Celebration and Dedication of the Fred Luna Senior Center as Keynote speaker
When: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Where: Fred Luna Senior Center
197 Don Pasqual
Los Lunas, N.M.
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What: Udall Town Hall
When: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Where: VFW Post 401
2011 Girard Blvd. SE
Albuquerque, N.M.
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What: Udall joins Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis on Job Corps Tour
When: 1:15 - 2:45 p.m.
Where: Albuquerque Job Corp.
1500 Indian School Rd NW
Albuquerque, N.M.
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What: Udall Town Hall
When: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Disabled American Veterans
200 N. 5th St.
Socorro, N.M.
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Wednesday, July 1
What: T or C and Williamsburg Town Hall
When: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Where: VFW Post 3317
720 Veterans Way
Williamsburg, N.M.
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Thursday, July 2
What: Udall Town Hall
When: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Where: Boys and Girls Club
330 W. Las Cruces Ave.
Las Cruces, N.M.
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What: Udall Takes on Tobacco with Boys and Girls Club SMART Living Class
When: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Boys and Girls Club
330 W. Las Cruces Ave.
Las Cruces, N.M.
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Saturday, July 4th
What: Tom and Jill Udall serve Pancakes on the Plaza
When: 7 a.m.
Where: Santa Fe Plaza
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What: Udalls Celebrate Independence Day in Rio Rancho, Corrales Parades
Where: Rio Rancho and Corrales, N.M.
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