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Military service by its citizens has always been a strong feature by the citizens of New Mexico. From the Spanish Colonial days, when indigenous tribes fought to defend their native land…through the Civil War, when local citizens helped turn back a westward Confederate push at the Battle of Glorieta Pass…through World Wars I & II, the Korean Conflict, the Cold War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and now the Global War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan…New Mexicans have always answered the call to protect and defend its homeland. The state has always ranked among the states with the highest percentage of its population serving in the military.
In honor of this rich military tradition, the state has designated dozens of memorials, parks, roadways and other monuments as tributes to New Mexico’s veterans and their sacrifice and service to our country.
Forgotten Veterans Memorial, Bataan Memorial Park in Fort Bayard, New Mexico.
