Veterans Health Administration Outreach Event Feb. 4 at Bosque Farms Community Center

The Veterans Health Administration will hold a outreach event from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Bosque Farms Community Center, 950 N. Bosque Loop. The morning session offers a chance for Valencia County veterans and family members to meet VHA representatives in person at a central community venue.

A related but separate activity at the same building is scheduled for the week before. "A drug disposal pouch demo and distribution will be held at 11:20 a.m., Friday, Jan. 30, at the Bosque Farms Community Center." The two items are listed separately in the community bulletin and are not identified as part of a single program.

The outreach event arrives amid a cluster of public-health and community activities across the county. A vaccine clinic took place Jan. 29 at the Belen Public Health Office, 617 Becker Ave.; the bulletin notes, "The vaccine being offered at no out of pocket cost. Adult vaccine (limited availability; please call to see what is available). All the recommended vaccines for children ( ages 0-18 months ) is always available at no-out-of-pocket cost, but appointments are recommended. Call 505-864-7743 to schedule an appointment." That same day UNM-Valencia hosted a Health and Wellness Expo that encouraged residents to "Explore health screenings, learn from nutrition and mental health experts and engage with local vendors and interactive activities for all ages." Library programming and arts events also surround the outreach schedule: "Come read to the dogs at the Bosque Farms Public Library, 1455 W. Bosque Loop, at 3:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday and every Thursday of the month. All ages welcome." An Open Mic Night, sponsored by PopUpShow, is slated for 4:30-6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, at the Belen Public Library, 333 Becker Ave., Belen.

The community bulletin that carried the event listings also included a cluster of local headlines, presented exactly as printed: "## LLHS grad, coach Mike Chambers honored by New Mexico Activities Association"; "## Wondering about Webs"; "## Valencia County ropers wrangle world title, huge payday"; "## 460 new homes to be built in Belen"; "## Jags roll, Tigers slip in key clashes"; "## Batter up: Collegiate softball returns this weekend"; "## New landfill approved in Los Lunas"; "Proposed new facility now awaits permit approval from the state"; "## Clean up the mess"; "## A community worth showing up for [...]"; and "### Soup-R Bowl [...]". The bulletin also included headings "### Drug disposal", "Ad", "news", "## Letters to the Editor", and the date "Jan. 29, 2026."

Several operational details about the Feb. 4 outreach are not available in the posted notice: organizers did not provide a contact phone number, a list of services to be offered, or guidance on documents veterans should bring. Reporters seeking clarification recommend contacting the Bosque Farms Community Center directly before attending.

For Valencia County veterans, the Feb. 4 event is an accessible opportunity to speak with VHA staff in person without needing to travel to larger regional offices. Residents should note the separate Jan. 30 drug disposal pouch demo if they need safe medication-disposal supplies, and use the other nearby clinics and expos for immunizations and broader health information. Officials and organizers may provide further details as the date approaches; confirming arrangements before attending will help residents make the most of these services.