New Mexico § 20-4-7 - Military leave for national guard and reserves
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-4-7 — Military leave for national guard and reserves, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-4-7. Military leave for national guard and reserves
All state, county, municipal, school district and other public employees who are members
of organized units of the army or air national guard or army, air force, navy, marine
or coast guard reserves shall be given not to exceed fifteen working days' military
leave with pay per federal fiscal year when they are ordered to duty for training,
such leave to be in addition to other leave or vacation time with pay to which such
employees are otherwise entitled. The governor may grant any member of the national guard or reserves who is a state
employee additional military leave with pay in excess of that allowed above, not to
exceed fifteen working days per federal fiscal year, for periods of active duty for
training when he deems that such training will benefit the state by enabling that
employee to better perform the duties required in his state occupation.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 20-4-7
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-4-7 cover?
Section 20-4-7 ("Military leave for national guard and reserves") 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 § 20-4-7?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 20-4-7 apply to my situation?
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