New Mexico § 20-10-12.3 - Community service ribbon
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-10-12.3 — Community service ribbon, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-10-12.3. Community service ribbon
The adjutant general may award the community service ribbon to a member of the national
guard of New Mexico or New Mexico state defense force for substantial or particularly
meaningful community service above and beyond the duties required. A member's community service must contribute to the well-being of the civilian community,
including the military family community. Service must be significant in nature and produce tangible results. There is not a specific time period of community service that must be performed
to qualify for the award. Actions performed in accordance with regular duty requirements are not to be considered
for the award. Community service may not result in a personal gain for the service member.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 20-10-12.3
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-10-12.3 cover?
Section 20-10-12.3 ("Community 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 § 20-10-12.3?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 20-10-12.3 apply to my situation?
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