American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

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535 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe. NM 87501

Administrative Contact
Gene Varela, Associate State Director
(575) 389-5636

Mission Statement
Non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to helping older Americans achieve lives of independence, dignity and purpose.  Membership includes seniors 50 and over.

Governed By
Volunteer Board of Directors

Administrative Overview
National, state, and county chapters facilitate service, education, resources and advocacy for seniors. Provides Income Tax assistance (Tax Aide) and driving skills refresher courses (AARP Driver Safety Program) at various sites within local area.  Two chapters meet monthly.
One chapter meets monthly in Las Cruces. Contact Munsen Senior Center for meeting dates and times (575-528-3000).

Agency Sites

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS
535 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe. NM 87501
(575) 389-5636

Agency Services
Tax Aide (February 1 - April 15)
Driver Safety Program
Outreach Programs
Education and Information
Medicare
Legislative Advocacy
Advocacy

ADVOCACACY

DESCRIPTION     A non-profit, non partisan organization dedicated to helping seniors at the local, state, and national llevels. The goal is for older Americans to achieve lives of independence,dignity, and purpose.

REFRESHER DRIVER EDUCATION FOR OLDER DRIVERS

DESCRIPTION Completion will help older drivers qualify for lower insurance rates.
FEES $10
HOURS Course is offered at various times and sites to suit convenience of seniors.
LANGUAGES English and Spanish

Agency did not respond to update request.  Last updated: 5/30/2007