Memorial Day in Albuquerque

The last Monday of every May is set aside as a day of remembrance for those who have served our country. Citizens of Albuquerque and New Mexico join those across the nation in honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. To observe the holiday, many people visit memorial and cemeteries. Volunteers place American flags on grave sites of national cemeteries, and a moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time.

Find other activities happening over Memorial weekend.

New Mexico's Fallen Heroes

Albuquerque Memorials

The New Mexico Veterans' Memorial, Museum, & Conference Center in Albuquerque serves as a reminder to those who have been lost in wars. The museum commemorates and honors those who made the decision to serve, and on Memorial Day there will be a special ceremony. Retired Air Force Col. Timothy Hale will deliver the Memorial Day address.
A music prelude starts at 9 a.m., the ceremony at 10 a.m. A Fallen Warrior tribute will follow the ceremony to honor those who have lost their lives since Veterans Day. Parking is crowded so come early, or use the park and ride shuttle services along Gibson and Louisiana at the Kirtland Credit Union and Bank of America.
When: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Monday, May 30
Where: 1100 Louisiana SE

Sunset Memorial Park Ceremony
Governor Martinez and Veterans' Services Secretary Timothy Hale will speak and honor fallen soldiers at Sunset Park.
When: 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 30
Where: 924 Menaul Blvd. NE

Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho plans a parade and remembrance ceremony for Memorial Day. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Country Club Drive, continuing down Southern Boulevard, and ending at the Rio Rancho Veterans Monument Park on Pinetree Road (adjacent to Esther Bone Library). Following the parade, there will be a remembrance ceremony honoring those who have served. Memorial service at 11 a.m.
When: 10 a.m., Monday, May 30
Where: Begin at Country Club Drive, end at Veterans Memorial Park

Santa Fe

Governor Martinez and Veterans' Services Secretary Timothy Hale will pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in defense of our country.
When: 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 30
Where: Santa Fe National Cemetery

National Cemetery Memorials in New Mexico

Fort Bayard National Cemetery will have a Memorial Day ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Fort Bliss National Cemetery at (915) 564-0201.

The Santa Fe National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. at the gazebo. Call the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services at (866) 433-8387 for information.

From colonial times to the present day, New Mexico has served its country. To find out more about New Mexico military history, visit the New Mexico Veterans' Memorial, Museum, & Conference Center's military history page.