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NM Stat § 20-4-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 4 - National Guard|Section 20-4-2 - Administration of oaths.

All commissioned and warrant officers of the national guard and of the active and reserve military forces of the United States are hereby authorized and empowered to administer oaths and affirmations when directed by proper authority in all matters pertaining to and concerning the national guard, including the administration of oaths and affirmations in the enlistment of soldiers therefor. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-4-2, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 19. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-4-2 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 198, § 12, relating to organization funds, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53 Am. Jur. 2d Military, and Civil Defense § 7. Validity of governmental requirement of oath of allegiance or loyalty, 18 A.L.R.2d 268. 6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 290.
NM Stat § 20-4-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 4 - National Guard|Section 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. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-4-3, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 20; 2001, ch. 268, § 1; 2001, ch. 271, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2001 amendment, effective July 1, 2001, inserted the last sentence of Subsection A. Laws 2001, ch 268, § 1 and Laws 2001, ch. 271, § 1, both effective July 1, 2001, enacted identical amendments to this section. The section was set out as amended by Laws 2001, ch. 271, § 1. See 12-1-8 NMSA 1978. Scope of state's power for public defense. — The state's power to provide for the public defense embraces consideration of preparedness as well as execution, and the governor may authorize money to equip and quarter the national guard. State ex rel. Charlton v. French, 1940-NMSC-010, 44 N.M. 169, 99 P.2d 715. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53 Am. Jur. 2d Military, and Civil Defense § 169 et seq. Constitutionality of statute providing for payments to public officers or employees who enter military service of the United States or their dependents, 145 A.L.R. 1156. Workmen's compensation: person in military or naval service, 150 A.L.R. 1456. 6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 293.
NM Stat § 20-4-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 4 - National Guard|Section 20-4-4 - Members not liable for acts in performance of duty.

Whenever a member of the national guard is on state-ordered active duty or while on other state duty reasonably requested by competent military authority, he shall not incur personal civil liability for acts performed in the line of the duty, and the state shall defend and indemnify against any such claims as are brought, and the state shall be substituted as a party defendant for the member. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-4-4, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 21.
NM Stat § 20-4-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 4 - National Guard|Section 20-4-5 - Workmen's compensation.

Whenever a member of the national guard is on state-ordered duty or while on other state duty reasonably requested by competent military authority or while traveling directly to or from said duty, he is a workman under the Workmen's Compensation Act and the department of military affairs is his employer. The average weekly wage of a member of the national guard shall be computed as seven times the daily pay and allowances and the value of rations and quarters supplied him while on state duty. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-4-5, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 22. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 1987, ch. 235, § 1 amended 52-1-1 NMSA 1978, formerly the short title of the Workmen's Compensation Act, to read: "Chapter 52, Article 1 NMSA 1978 shall be known and may be cited as the 'Workers' Compensation Act'". Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53 Am. Jur. 2d Military, and Civil Defense § 169 et seq. Workmen's compensation: person in military or naval service, 150 A.L.R. 1456. 6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 293.
NM Stat § 20-4-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 4 - National Guard|Section 20-4-6 - Discrimination prohibited; penalty.

No employer or agent thereof shall refuse to hire or penalize or discharge from employment any person because of membership in the national guard or prevent the member from performing any military service he may be called upon to perform by proper authority. Willful violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-4-6, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 23. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For penalty provision, see 20-11-6 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Validity and construction of state statutes requiring employers to compensate employees for absences occasioned by military service, 8 A.L.R.4th 704.
NM Stat § 20-4-7.2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 4 - National Guard|Section 20-4-7.2 - Legislative findings and purpose.

A. The legislature finds that: (1) the national guard has a proud tradition of military service with thousands of New Mexicans having answered the call of the nation and served in the national guard; (2) there have been instances in which the dependents of members of the national guard have been left without adequate financial resources when a national guard member has been killed while on active duty; (3) members of the national guard are now being asked to serve extended periods of active duty in combat areas; (4) members of the national guard are eligible for life insurance policies up to the maximum amount allowable through the federal servicemembers' group life insurance program; and (5) members of the national guard provide New Mexico and its citizens valuable benefits through their service inside this state and through their recently extended periods of active duty in combat areas outside of New Mexico, and in exchange for these extended periods of active duty they should receive assistance with their premiums for the federal servicemembers' group life insurance program. B. The purpose of creating and funding the service members' life insurance reimbursement fund is to provide a benefit to members of the national guard in exchange for and in recognition of their assumption of extended periods of active duty in combat areas, in addition to their increased contributions to the safety and welfare of the citizens of the state of New Mexico. History: Laws 2005, ch. 2, § 1; 2015, ch. 149, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2015 amendment, effective April 10, 2015, made members of the New Mexico national guard eligible for life insurance policies "for up to the maximum amount allowable" through the federal servicemembers' group life insurance program; deleted "New Mexico" throughout the section; and in Subsection A, Paragraph (4), after "insurance policies", deleted "that are currently limited" and added "up", and after "to", deleted "two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000)" and added "the maximum amount allowable". Applicability. — Laws 2005, ch. 2, § 4 made the provisions of Laws 2005, ch. 2, § 1 applicable to premiums paid on or after February 2, 2005.
NM Stat § 20-4-7.3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 4 - National Guard|Section 20-4-7.3 - Service members' life insurance reimbursement fund created; purpose; appropriation.

A. The "service members' life insurance reimbursement fund" is created as a nonreverting fund in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of legislative appropriations to the fund; gifts, grants, donations and bequests to the fund; and income from investment of the fund. Expenditures from the fund shall be made on warrants drawn by the secretary of finance and administration signed by the adjutant general of the department of military affairs or the adjutant general's authorized representative. B. The fund shall be administered by the department of military affairs, and money in the fund is appropriated to the department of military affairs for the purpose of reimbursing eligible members of the New Mexico national guard for premiums paid for benefits under the servicemembers' group life insurance program pursuant to 38 U.S.C. Section 1965 et seq., as amended. C. The department of military affairs shall adopt rules necessary to determine eligibility for reimbursement from the service members' life insurance reimbursement fund and to implement a reimbursement program. D. Nothing in this section is intended to alter, amend or change the eligibility or applicability of the servicemembers' group life insurance program pursuant to 38 U.S.C. Section 1965 et seq., as amended, or any rights, responsibilities or benefits thereunder. History: Laws 2005, ch. 2, § 2; 2007, ch. 197, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, made the service members' life insurance reimbursement fund a nonreverting fund. Applicability. — Laws 2005, ch. 2, § 4 made the provisions of Laws 2005, ch. 2, § 2 applicable to premiums paid on or after February 2, 2005.
NM Stat § 20-4-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 4 - National Guard|Section 20-4-8 - Exemptions; jury duty and civil process; equipment.

A. Members of the national guard shall not be subject to misdemeanor arrest, jury duty or to other civil process while going to, remaining at or returning from any place at which the member is required to perform military duty. This exemption shall not preclude the proper issuance of traffic citations, or temporary delays which do not materially impede the timely performance of military duty, or arrest for driving while intoxicated. B. Uniforms, arms and equipment required by law or regulations to be owned by members of the national guard and all uniforms, arms, equipment or other property of the state or the United States issued to members of the national guard shall be exempt from all suits, distresses, executions or sales for debt or payment of taxes. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-4-8, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 25. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53A Am. Jur. 2d Military, and Civil Defense § 377 et seq. Public policy as grounds for exemptions from service of process, 85 A.L.R. 1340, 94 A.L.R. 1475. Exemption of members of armed forces from service of civil process, 137 A.L.R. 1372, 149 A.L.R. 1455, 150 A.L.R. 1419, 151 A.L.R. 1454, 153 A.L.R. 1419, 156 A.L.R. 1449, 158 A.L.R. 1450. 6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 293.
NM Stat § 20-4-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 4 - National Guard|Section 20-4-9 - Members of the national guard, state hiring preference.

While serving in the national guard, applicants for state employment shall be awarded veterans' preference status and points to the same extent as discharged veterans of federal military service. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-4-9, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 26.
NM Stat § 20-4-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 4 - National Guard|Section 20-4-10 - Members of the national guard considered state employees.

Members of the national guard shall be considered to be state employees for the purpose of eligibility to purchase and participate in group insurance coverages afforded other state employees. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-4-10, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 27.
NM Stat § 20-4-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 4 - National Guard|Section 20-4-11 - Survivors' benefit; tuition payment.

The surviving spouse and all surviving minor children of a member of the national guard who dies in line of duty while serving on state military status shall be provided free tuition up to one baccalaureate degree or similar vocational certification at any state-sponsored university, college or institute of learning. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-4-11, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 28.
NM Stat § 20-4-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 4 - National Guard|Section 20-4-12 - Repealed.

History: 1978 Comp., § 20-4-12, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 29; repealed by Laws 2021, ch. 55, § 12. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2021, ch. 55, § 12 repealed 20-4-12 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 29, relating to military last will and testament for national guard and reserves, effective June 18, 2021. For provisions of former section, see the 2020 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 20-4-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 4 - National Guard|Section 20-4-13 - National guard scholarship fund.

The adjutant general shall maintain and administer a scholarship fund for the benefit of enlisted members of the national guard who have demonstrated potential to become commissioned officers. The fund shall consist of such money and assets as the legislature shall appropriate and as shall be donated from private sources. No less than half of the annual expenditures of the fund shall be for the benefit of national guard enlisted members enrolled in a commissioning program at the New Mexico Military Institute and the remainder in such programs at other educational institutions within the state. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-4-13, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 30. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the New Mexico military institute, see 21-12-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.
NM Stat § 20-4-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 4 - National Guard|Section 20-4-14 - Resident tuition.

An active member of the national guard and the member's spouse and children shall be deemed in-state residents for purposes of determining tuition and fees at all state institutions of higher learning. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-4-14, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 31; 2005, ch. 168, § 2. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For resident tuition of members of armed forces, see 21-4-4.5 NMSA 1978. The 2005 amendment, effective June 17, 2005, provided that the spouse and children of a member of the national guard shall be deemed in-state residents.
NM Stat § 20-5-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 5 - State Defense Force|Section 20-5-1 - New Mexico state defense force established; not in federal service; definitions.

A. The "New Mexico state defense force" is established as an element of the militia in the department of military affairs. The members and organizations of the former New Mexico state guard are transferred to the New Mexico state defense force on April 10, 1987.B. Nothing in Chapter 20 NMSA 1978 shall be construed as authorizing the New Mexico state defense force or any part thereof to be called, ordered or in any manner drafted by federal authorities into the military service of the United States, but no person by reason of the person's enlistment or appointment in the state defense force shall be exempted from military service under any law of the United States.C. The following definitions apply to the duty statuses under which members of the state defense force serve:(1) "militia duty" means the performance of actual military service for the state in time of need when called by the governor or adjutant general following mobilization of the national guard. It may be performed by the standing cadre of the state defense force at any time so ordered upon mobilization of the national guard. It may be performed by the unorganized militia following its call by the governor pursuant to Subsection B of Section 20-2-6 NMSA 1978, in which case it shall include the post-call training of the New Mexico state defense force pursuant thereto; and(2) "cadre duty" means the normal service and training performed by the standing cadre of the state defense force in anticipation and support of militia duty, including organization, administration and other pre-call matters. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-5-1, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 32; 2021, ch. 55, § 5. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-5-1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1925, ch. 113, § 53, relating to exemption from arrest, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987. The 2021 amendment, effective June 18, 2021, in Subsection A, after "defense force on", changed "the effective date of this act" to "April 10, 1987". Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53 Am. Jur. 2d Military, and Civil Defense §§ 3, 7, 29 et seq., 40, 64, 70. 6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 288 et seq.
NM Stat § 20-5-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 5 - State Defense Force|Section 20-5-2 - Regulations.

The adjutant general shall prescribe regulations governing the recruiting, organization, administration, equipment, facilities, training and discipline of the state defense force. Such regulations shall, to the extent practicable, conform to regulations governing the army national guard and shall be consistent with federal law and regulations pertaining to state defense forces. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-5-2, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 33. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-5-2 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1925, ch. 113, § 55, relating to exemption from execution, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987.
NM Stat § 20-5-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 5 - State Defense Force|Section 20-5-3 - Composition; enlistment; appointment.

A. The state defense force shall consist of persons eighteen years or older voluntarily appointed or voluntarily enlisted therein and such additional members of the unorganized militia as therein may be appointed, enlisted, enrolled or inducted as provided by law.B. The officers of the state defense force shall be appointed by the governor and serve at the governor's pleasure. They shall be chosen from the public and private leadership bases within local communities so as to best enable the community to efficiently muster and lead its people and protect its assets and well-being. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-5-3, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 34; 2021, ch. 55, § 6. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-5-3 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1925, ch. 113, § 56, relating to right-of-way on streets or highways, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987. The 2021 amendment, effective June 18, 2021, removed the maximum age of volunteers to serve on the state defense force; and in Subsection A, after "consist of persons", deleted "between the ages of", after "eighteen", deleted "and sixty-four", after "years", added "or older", and deleted "Volunteer members may be retained beyond age sixty-four with their consent by direction of the adjutant general". State representative serving in force. — A New Mexico state representative may not serve in the New Mexico State Defense Force, because the offices of legislator and state defense force member are incompatible; service in both capacities would create a conflict of interest. 1988 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 88-71. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53 Am. Jur. 2d Military and Civil Defense §§ 3, 7, 29 et seq., 40, 64, 70. 6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 288 et seq.
NM Stat § 20-5-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 5 - State Defense Force|Section 20-5-4 - Administration of oaths.

All commissioned officers of the national guard and of the state defense force, and such other persons or officials as the adjutant general shall prescribe, are hereby authorized and empowered to administer oaths and affirmations in all matters pertaining to and concerning the state defense force and to administer oaths and affirmations in the enlistment of soldiers therefor. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-5-4, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 35. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-5-4 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1925, ch. 113, § 57, relating to exemption from tolls, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Validity of governmental requirement of oath of allegiance or loyalty, 18 A.L.R.2d 268. 6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 290.
NM Stat § 20-5-5 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 5 - State Defense Force|Section 20-5-5 - Standing cadre; composition of units.

A standing cadre of officers and enlisted members is authorized. The composition of units and force structure shall be as recommended by the adjutant general and approved by the governor. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-5-5, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 36. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-5-5 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1925, ch. 113, § 58, relating to exemption from jury duty, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 53 Am. Jur. 2d Military, and Civil Defense §§ 3, 32. 6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 288 et seq.
NM Stat § 20-5-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 20 - Military Affairs|Article 5 - State Defense Force|Section 20-5-6 - Uniform; rank precedence and command.

A. The state defense force shall be uniformed. The adjutant general shall by regulation prescribe the uniform and insignia of the state defense force, which uniform and insignia shall include distinctive devices identifying it as the uniform of the state defense force and distinguishing it from the national guard. When in uniform, members of the state defense force will reasonably conform to the dress and appearance standards of the national guard. The wearing of permanent military decorations earlier awarded is authorized.B. The grade structure of the state defense force shall to the extent practicable be the same as that prescribed for the army national guard.C. The senior line officer without distinction as to component present in any organization or formation of the state defense force shall command, unless the adjutant general shall designate otherwise. History: 1978 Comp., § 20-5-6, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 37; 2021, ch. 55, § 7. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1987, Chapter 318 repealed former 20-5-6 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1972, ch. 42, § 1, relating to duty as workman, and enacted a new section, effective April 10, 1987. The 2021 amendment, effective June 18, 2021, removed from the governor the duty to prescribe the uniform and insignia of the state defense force, and required the adjutant general to do so by regulation; and in Subsection A, after the second occurrence of "The", changed "governor" to "adjutant general". Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 6 C.J.S. Armed Services § 289.