Norman E. Harpole Roswell Post 61


Welcome to Post 10 Department of New Mexico

Physical: 605 East 2nd Street
Roswell, NM 88201

Mailing: 102 N Washington Ave
Roswell, NM 88203
Main:(575)268-0220
Commander: (575)246-4679
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2026

Post 61
Current Membership 33

(75.00%)

Goal 44
 

Upcoming Schedule
Start Event
 
 June 16 3:30PM 250 Committee Meeting
250 Committee Meeting - Zoom info to be supplied

Location: Department Headquarters
1215 Mountain Rd Ne , Albuquerque, NM 87102
 June 19 Juneteenth
Juneteenth, officially known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the country. The holiday was signed into law as a federal holiday by President Joe Biden on June 17, 2021.

 
 June 21 Father's Day
Father's Day in the United States is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.

 
 June 24 9AM Interview on KEND with Mike Winters
This is the ongoing marketing for The American Legion Family

Location: KEND
105 West 3rd Street Roswell, NM
 June 25 6PM 2026 Pool Tournament @Post 13
@ Post 13 Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 6:00 pm $30 Entry Fee



Location: American Legion Post 13
1201 Mountain RD NE, Albuquerque NM 87102
 July 02 5PM Post 61 Executive Board
Monthly Executive Meeting to discuss Post Business



Location: Roswell Chamber of Commerce
131 West 2nd Street Roswell NM
 July 02 6PM Family 61 Joint Meeting
Monthly Joint Meeting to discuss Family Business



Location: Roswell Chamber of Commerce
131 West 2nd Street Roswell NM
 July 04 Independence Day
Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a national holiday in the United States celebrated annually on July 4th to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which declared the Thirteen Colonies' independence from Great Britain. This day marks the significant moment when the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration, establishing the United States of America. Celebrations typically include fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, and various public events that reflect national pride and patriotism.

 
 July 04 9AM Independence Day
Please join us to the 250th Independence Day

BBQ starts 9AM



Location: American Legion Post 61
605 East 2nd ST Roswell, NM
 July 11 Farmers Market at Chaves County Courthouse
This is the annual fundraiser for The American Legion Family

Location: Chaves County Courthouse
400 North Virginia Ave. Roswell, NM
 July 18 Farmers Market at Chaves County Courthouse
This is the annual fundraiser for the the formation of The American Legion Family

Location: Chaves County Courthouse
400 North Virginia Ave. Roswell, NM
 July 21 3:30PM 250 Committee Meeting
250 Committee Meeting - Zoom info to be supplied

Location: Department Headquarters
1215 Mountain Rd Ne , Albuquerque, NM 87102
 July 23 NVC Benjamin E. Headen (AZ) – Western Region Visit
To Attend DEC Meeting



 
 July 25 Farmers Market at Chaves County Courthouse
This is the annual fundraiser for the the formation of The American Legion Family

Location: Chaves County Courthouse
400 North Virginia Ave. Roswell, NM
 July 29 9AM Interview on KEND with Mike Winters
This is the ongoing marketing for The American Legion Family

Location: KEND
105 West 3rd Street Roswell, NM
 August 01 Farmers Market at Chaves County Courthouse
This is the annual fundraiser for the the formation of The American Legion Family

Location: Chaves County Courthouse
400 North Virginia Ave. Roswell, NM
 August 06 5PM Post 61 Executive Board
Monthly Executive Meeting to discuss Post Business



Location: Roswell Chamber of Commerce
131 West 2nd Street Roswell NM
 August 06 6PM Family 61 Joint Meeting
Monthly Joint Meeting to discuss Family Business



Location: Roswell Chamber of Commerce
131 West 2nd Street Roswell NM
 August 08 Farmers Market at Chaves County Courthouse
This is the annual fundraiser for the the formation of The American Legion Family

Location: Chaves County Courthouse
400 North Virginia Ave. Roswell, NM
 August 15 Farmers Market at Chaves County Courthouse
This is the annual fundraiser for the the formation of The American Legion Family

Location: Chaves County Courthouse
400 North Virginia Ave. Roswell, NM
 



Our Events between 6/16/2026 and 8/15/2026

BBQ starts 9AM' />

 

 


"We are dedicated solely to the Four Pillars"

Preamble to the Constitution


FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER

FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America;

To maintain law and order;

To foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism;

To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in all wars;

To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation;

To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses;

To make right the master of might;

To promote peace and goodwill on earth;

To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy;

To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

 


 
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