The governor may award a medal of valor with palm and with accompanying ribbon to any member of the national guard or state defense force who distinguishes himself by an extraordinary act of personal bravery and heroism, at the risk of his own life, above and beyond the call of duty.
§ 20-10-5 NMSA 1978
Medal of valor with palm
1978 Comp., § 20-10-5, enacted by Laws 1987, ch. 318, § 67.
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