The second Friday of February of each year shall be set apart and be known as "African-American day", in recognition of the many contributions and sacrifices African-Americans have made to ensure the rights of all Americans, so that they may be free and equal citizens and full participants in the governing of the state and the nation. African-American day shall be observed by the people of New Mexico in efforts and undertakings that celebrate the diversity of the cultural heritage of New Mexicans, that recognize that February is Black history month and that are expressions in harmony with the general character of the day so established.
History: Laws 1999, ch. 66, § 1.
Effective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 66 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 18, 1999, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters
Section 12-5-1 - [Arbor Day; establishment; observance.]
Section 12-5-2 - Legal holidays; designation.
Section 12-5-3 - Legal holidays; Sundays; effect on commercial paper.
Section 12-5-4 - [August 3rd designated Ernie Pyle Day.]
Section 12-5-6 - American History Month.
Section 12-5-9 - American Indian day.
Section 12-5-10 - [Guadalupe-Hidalgo treaty day.]
Section 12-5-12 - African-American day.
Section 12-5-13 - Hispanic culture day.
Section 12-5-14 - Juneteenth Freedom Day established.
Section 12-5-15 - Hemophilia Awareness Day.
Section 12-5-16 - Firefighter Day of Remembrance.
Section 12-5-17 - New Mexico Youth Day.