Parkinson’s Support
Group of New Mexico

Upcoming Meetings:

November 17, 2026 – Monthly Support Group meeting, held at 9 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. the 3rd Tuesday of each month. We will meet at the Holiday Inn Express, 2142 Telshor Court, Las Cruces, New Mexico.  Guest Speaker: tba

The Newly Diagnosed Support Group meeting is Cancelled for November and December due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays.  If you know someone who needs information  about local resources text Jennifer at 575 644-7148, or Ken Posey at 575 997-8828. 

Recent Posts:

• Austin Trout demo with Gerry Burgos
  Austin Trout demonstrates sparing practice with Gerry Burgos, the local coach of Rock Steady Boxing at Maximum Martial Arts’ gym. Austin Dwayne Trout graduated from Mayfield High School in Las Cruces. Trout (born September 18, 1985) is an American professional boxer and bare-knuckle boxer. In boxing he held the World Boxing Association (WBA) light middleweight … Continue reading Austin Trout demo with Gerry Burgos →
• Think Again: Parkinson’s Caregivers
  Randy Harris, host of Think Again interviewed John Mylius and Ken Posey (local Parkinson’s support group) and two people who are caregivers for loved ones with Parkinson’s Disease. Mike Sunjica, located here in Las Cruces, and Pattie Stoffel from Florida share their experiences as caregivers. They give us insight into the emotional, physical, and psychological … Continue reading Think Again: Parkinson’s Caregivers →
• The Harmonica Parkinson’s Project
  Inspired by “The Harmonica Parkinson’s Project” Carol’s class, New Pathways for Parkinsons, is learning to play the harmonica. The project is an evidence-based, therapeutic program that uses learning and playing the harmonica to help maintain and improve speech, breath control, and saliva management in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. How It Helps with Parkinson’s Speech Up … Continue reading The Harmonica Parkinson’s Project →
• Celebration of Life Service for Tom Williams
  Barbara William’s husband, Thomas Ocie Williams III,78, passed away on June 22, 2026 at Mountain View Hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  A celebration of Tom’s life will be held on Sunday, October 18 at the Sunset Grill at Sonoma Ranch Golf Course at 3pm. Tom was born August 23rd 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama, ‘Tommy’, … Continue reading Celebration of Life Service for Tom Williams →
• October Monthly Meeting Invite
  This is your friendly reminder of our upcoming meeting Tuesday,  October 20th at the Holiday Inn Express-Las Cruces North – 2142 Telshor Court.  Join us for our support group meeting. Social Time 9:00 to 9:45 – Meeting 9:45 to 12:00. Guest Speakers:  Dr. Kati Henley – VYLEV Stem Cell treatment for Parkinsons Gerry Burgos, Coach/trainer … Continue reading October Monthly Meeting Invite →

QUESTIONS?  Contact Ken Posey at 575 997-8828. Please address website issues with Jennifer Villa at 575 644-7148 (Webmaster).

See the Las Cruces Sun News Community Spotlight article on our Parkinson’s group. 

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