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VFW Post 6216
VFW Post 6216 in Albuquerque, New Mexico has closed. The closing date is not publicly recorded.
Closure confirmed from VFW Department of New Mexico council minutes (the post was recorded defunct and its property sold); checked Oct 29, 2026.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Saving Post 6216" |
| Season | Season 7, Episode 5 |
| Originally aired | March 29, 2020 |
| Original name | VFW Post 6216 |
| Location | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Address | 2631 Bridge Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- March 29, 2020Bar Rescue episode “Saving Post 6216” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of VFW Post 6216, filmed earlier.
- LaterClosed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name VFW Post 6216 for the relaunch.
VFW Post 6216 has closed. The VFW Department of New Mexico recorded the post as defunct in January 2026, with its property sold for $252,000. During the show its kitchen was completely remodelled, and membership sign-ups initially increased.
What happened next
As a non-profit veterans' post rather than a commercial bar, the measure of success was membership — and at the six-week check-in, the producers reported that memberships were growing. The post has since closed: VFW Department of New Mexico council minutes from January 2026 record Post 6216 as defunct, with its property sold for $252,000.
By the numbers
| Season | Season 7: 12 of 16 bars have closed (75%). |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | One of 3 rescued bars in New Mexico; 0 still open. |
Quick answers
Is VFW Post 6216 still open?
VFW Post 6216 in Albuquerque, New Mexico has closed. The closing date is not publicly recorded.
When did VFW Post 6216 close?
VFW Post 6216 has closed since its Bar Rescue appearance.
Where is VFW Post 6216 located?
VFW Post 6216 was located at 2631 Bridge Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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