SELECT PROGRAM SERVICES OF AARP-NM
STATE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE (SLC)
Legislative specialists who represent the interest of all older Americans and who work closely with legislators in drafting and sponsoring legislation.
Francis (Jack) Abernathy, Chair 16 Mimosa Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 466-4072 E-mail: francisal@prodigy.netCAPITAL CITY TASK FORCE
A sub-committee of the State Legislative Committee whose members help enact the SLC''S legislative goals through the daily monitoring the progress of bills in both legislative houses.
Don Dayton, Chair 3 Manzano Ct. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone (505) 466-4348 E-mail: nad.dad@att.netSTATE AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING
A program designed for motorists 50 and older. Upon completion of the course, persons 55 and older are allowed a discount on their automobile insurance
William Wagner, Co-ordinator 51 Ridgecrest Drive Roswell, NM 88203 Phone; (505) 299-0372STATE AARP TAX AIDE
Helps older Americans prepare their tax forms each year. This free public service uses volunteer tax counselors.
Richard Hatton, Coordinator 5709 Vista Bonita NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 Phone: (505) 299-0372STATE GRIEF AND LOSS
Offers a wide variety of bereavement programs serving bereaved members and their familes, e.g., one-to-one outreach. Online resources, facilitated grief support programs and educational meetings.
Jean Marshall, Co-ordinator 4524 Miramar Dr. N.W. Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: (505) 792-2402