§ 20-10-14 NMSA 1978

The adjutant general may present a perfect attendance ribbon to those members commissioned, warranted and enlisted of the national guard or state defense force who for the calendar year have had a perfect drill and annual training attendance. Unit commanders shall forward a list of all qualifying nominees to the awards board each January for the preceding calendar year. Subsequent annual periods of service shall be acknowledged by the presentation and wearing of an affixed device signifying in arabic numerals the number of such awards to the member.