New Mexico § 20-10-12.1 - Emergency service ribbon

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-10-12.1 — Emergency service ribbon, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 20-10-12.1. Emergency service ribbon

The adjutant general shall award the emergency service ribbon to any member of the

New Mexico national guard who, after January 1, 2000, honorably performs duty when

an emergency situation has been declared by the governor. The duty must be in direct support of the declared state of emergency and the guardmember

must be in duty status, on orders in either pay or non-pay status, at the time the

service is rendered.

Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 20-10-12.1

What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-10-12.1 cover?

Section 20-10-12.1 ("Emergency service ribbon") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite New Mexico § 20-10-12.1?

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