Retired Education Employees

NEA-Retired provides retired members with the dignity that comes with being a part of an active, and still growing, family of educators. It’s a great way to stay well informed on local, state and national developments affecting public schools and school employees, and to volunteer in civic and educational affairs.

Whether you will retire soon from your career in education or you have recently retired, your experience is valued as a member of NEA-Retired.

Benefits of Retired Membership

Access to services that can be provided only by NEA-NM’s professional staff, including NEA-NM’s Attorney Referral Service
Representation on the NEA-NM Board of Directors and NEA-NM EdPAC
Stay involved in the political and legislative activities of NEA-NM
Support lobbying issues that directly affect retirees and benefits
Get involved in political efforts by reviewing records and offering advice on support for political candidates.

NEA-Retired members are also eligible to enroll in NEA’s Member Benefits program, which includes access to:

NEA-Member Care Program
Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance
Money Market and Certificate Deposit
Homeowners and Renters Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Car Rental Discount Service
National Credit Card Service
Individual Retirement Account

Join NEA-NM Retired

Your NEA-NM Retired Leadership

Rosalinda Carreón-Altamirano, President
Sabina Aguilar, Vice President / Treasurer
Betty Patterson, Secretary/Membership NEA-NM Board Member Representative

Contact your Retired Officers at [email protected]

Region Directors

Northwest – James Conyers (Term expires Jul. 2026)

Central Region – Eloy Gonzales (Interim, term expires Jul. 2026)

Northeast/ North Central Regions – Mary Howard (Term expires Jul. 2028)

Southwest Region – Ed Frank (Term expires Jul. 2027)

Southeast – Dora Martinez (Interim, term expires Jul. 2026)

NEA-NM Board of Directors

2 Positions are elected annually

Eduardo Holguin, NEA-NM Board Member Representative

Questions about your retiree benefits?

First, try contacting the New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority at 1-800-233-2576. If you have further questions, contact your Retired Officers at [email protected]