The governor may award a distinguished service medal with accompanying ribbon to any member of the national guard or state defense force who distinguishes himself by an unselfish, untiring and exceptionally meritorious period of service or act resulting in extraordinary benefit to the state or to the United States.
History: 1978 Comp., § 20-10-8, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 70.
Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-10-8 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1941, ch. 9, § 7, relating to federal service, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 293.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 10 - Awards, Medals and Ribbons
Section 20-10-1 - Awards authorized.
Section 20-10-2 - Awards boards.
Section 20-10-3 - Awards fund.
Section 20-10-4 - Order of precedence.
Section 20-10-5 - Medal of valor with palm.
Section 20-10-6 - Medal of valor.
Section 20-10-7 - Special MacArthur service medal.
Section 20-10-8 - Distinguished service medal.
Section 20-10-9 - Medal of merit.
Section 20-10-9.1 - Cold war medal.
Section 20-10-9.2 - Outstanding enlisted leader of the year ribbon.
Section 20-10-10 - Outstanding service medal.
Section 20-10-11 - Outstanding unit citation.
Section 20-10-12 - Recompiled.
Section 20-10-12.1 - Emergency service ribbon.
Section 20-10-12.2 - Counter-drug service ribbon.
Section 20-10-12.3 - Community service ribbon.
Section 20-10-12.4 - Physical fitness ribbon.
Section 20-10-12.5 - Service ribbon and long-service medal.
Section 20-10-13 - Good conduct medal.
Section 20-10-14 - Perfect attendance ribbon.