U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury meets with veterans as she delivers handmade valentines Monday at the Raymond G. Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) delivered handmade Valentines from local elementary school students to veterans receiving treatment Monday at the Raymond G. Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Students from Kirtland and Wherry Elementary Schools contributed their handmade valentines for delivery.

Monday’s event marks the second year that Rep. Stansbury has coordinated the First Congressional District’s annual Valentines for Veterans project. The effort is part of a long tradition in New Mexico’s First Congressional District to show veterans the enduring appreciation of our communities for their service.