The rank order of precedence of awards is their order of appearance in Chapter 20, Article 10 NMSA 1978. In the wearing or display of awards, the precedence afforded the awards and decorations of the United States, of other nations and of state national guards will be observed; military awards of other states may be worn commensurate with those authorized in Chapter 20, Article 10 NMSA 1978, in reasonable order of precedence.
History: 1978 Comp., § 20-10-4, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 66.
Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-10-4 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1941, ch. 9, § 3, relating to pay and allowances, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987.
Structure 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.