New Mexico § 20-4-3 - Pay and allowances
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-4-3 — Pay and allowances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-4-3. Pay and allowances
A. Members of the national guard, when on state-ordered duty for any period, shall
receive the same basic pay and allowances as are prescribed by federal laws and regulations
for members of the national guard on active federal service of like grade and length
of service. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, enlisted members of the national
guard in the pay grades of E1 through E5, when on state-ordered duty for any period,
shall receive not less than the minimum daily rate of pay received by a pay grade
of E6 on active military service in the armed forces of the United States. B. Members of the national guard who are on full-time active status for the state
as adjutant general or as members of his staff may enter upon periods of active duty
for training in the armed forces of the United States without loss of state pay, seniority
or other employment benefits, when such active duty for training has been approved
by the governor as commander-in-chief.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 20-4-3
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-4-3 cover?
Section 20-4-3 ("Pay and allowances") 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 § 20-4-3?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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