The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) invites Honor Guard volunteers from across New Mexico to attend the 18th Annual Military Honors Fall Training Conference and Competition on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial, 1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
Hosted by NMDVS in partnership with the New Mexico National Guard and AARP New Mexico, this biannual training strengthens the skills and precision required to render military funeral honors with dignity and professionalism.
Participants will receive hands-on instruction from military funeral honors experts, take part in demonstrations and breakout sessions, and compete in team evaluations that include flag folding, flag presentation, sounding of Taps, and rifle volleys.
NMDVS supports more than 30 all-volunteer Honor Guard teams across New Mexico that provide military funeral honors and ensure no Veteran is laid to rest without the recognition they have earned.
This training helps Honor Guard volunteers maintain the highest standards of military funeral honors while connecting with fellow teams from across the state to share knowledge, strengthen skills, and honor the service and sacrifice of New Mexico’s Veterans
For more information or to register, contact Alex Saiz at alexander.saiz@dvs.nm.gov or (505) 487-6740.