American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
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
ADVOCACY
| DESCRIPTION |
An organization dedicated to helping seniors at the local, state, and national levels. The goal is for older Americans to achieve lives of independence, dignity, and purpose.
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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 |
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Agency did not respond to update request. Last updated: 5/30/2007.