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N.M. Stat. § 12-5-9 (2026)

American Indian day.

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The first Friday of February of each year shall be set apart and be known as
"American Indian day", in recognition of the many contributions of the American Indians
to the economic and cultural heritage of all the citizens of the United States. This day
shall be observed by the people of New Mexico in such efforts and undertakings as
shall be in harmony with the general character of the day so established.

History: Laws 1987, ch. 24, § 1; 2005, ch. 261, § 1.

                                     ANNOTATIONS

The 2005 amendment, effective June 17, 2005, changed the day set apart as
American Indian Day from the first Tuesday to the first Friday of February of each year.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1999–1999 · leading case: Am. Civil Liberties Union v. City of Albuquerque, 992 P.2d 866 (N.M. 1999).
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Am. Civil Liberties Union v. City of Albuquerque, 992 P.2d 866 (N.M. 1999). · cites it 26× “" {4} Police officers took children into custody under Section 12-5-9 of the Curfew, handcuffed and patted them down at the scene of the curfew violation, and took them to Wells Park Community Center, where the handcuffs were removed.”
— N.M. Stat. § 12-5-9(A)(2) — 1 case
Am. Civil Liberties Union v. City of Albuquerque, 992 P.2d 866 (N.M. 1999). “" {4} Police officers took children into custody under Section 12-5-9 of the Curfew, handcuffed and patted them down at the scene of the curfew violation, and took them to Wells Park Community Center, where the handcuffs were removed.”
— N.M. Stat. § 12-5-9(C) — 1 case
Am. Civil Liberties Union v. City of Albuquerque, 992 P.2d 866 (N.M. 1999). “" {4} Police officers took children into custody under Section 12-5-9 of the Curfew, handcuffed and patted them down at the scene of the curfew violation, and took them to Wells Park Community Center, where the handcuffs were removed.”
— N.M. Stat. § 12-5-9(D)(1)(h) — 1 case
Am. Civil Liberties Union v. City of Albuquerque, 992 P.2d 866 (N.M. 1999). “" {4} Police officers took children into custody under Section 12-5-9 of the Curfew, handcuffed and patted them down at the scene of the curfew violation, and took them to Wells Park Community Center, where the handcuffs were removed.”
— N.M. Stat. § 12-5-9(D)(l)(h) — 1 case
Am. Civil Liberties Union v. City of Albuquerque, 992 P.2d 866 (N.M. 1999). “" {4} Police officers took children into custody under Section 12-5-9 of the Curfew, handcuffed and patted them down at the scene of the curfew violation, and took them to Wells Park Community Center, where the handcuffs were removed.”
— N.M. Stat. § 12-5-9(E) — 1 case
Am. Civil Liberties Union v. City of Albuquerque, 992 P.2d 866 (N.M. 1999). “" {4} Police officers took children into custody under Section 12-5-9 of the Curfew, handcuffed and patted them down at the scene of the curfew violation, and took them to Wells Park Community Center, where the handcuffs were removed.”
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