Memorial Day events in NM

America’s fallen warriors will be honored at events in and around Albuquerque on Memorial Day.

Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, commemorates those who have died while serving in America’s armed forces.

The major event in Albuquerque takes place today at the New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial, 1100 Louisiana SE.

The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. with a musical prelude by New Mexico’s only official American Legion band, the Dukes of Albuquerque.

Mayor Tim Keller will deliver remarks at 10 a.m., followed by an address by Col. Richard Gibbs, 377th Air Base Wing and installation commander at Kirtland Air Force Base.

Parking and continuous shuttle service provided by the Department of Senior Affairs will be available at Kirtland Federal Credit Union, 6440 Gibson SE.

BERNALILLO

The town of Bernalillo will host a Memorial Day event from 10 a.m. to noon at Rotary Park, 301 Rotary Park Road. It includes hot dogs, beverages and music.

LAS CRUCES

The city of Las Cruces is holding a candlelight vigil at Veterans Memorial Park at 8 p.m.

LOS ALAMOS

A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Guaje Pines Cemetery, 901 Range Road, at 11 a.m., followed by a lunch at American Legion Post 90, 1325 Trinity Drive, at 12:30 p.m. A free concert outside Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave., will start at 1 p.m.

RIO RANCHO

Ceremony at Veterans Monument Park beginning at 11 a.m. at 950 Pinetree Road

SANTA FE

A ceremony will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 North Guadalupe St., beginning at 10 a.m.

ANGEL FIRE

A flag march will begin at 9 a.m. and a special ceremony honoring all veterans in the amphitheater at 11 a.m. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire, . The memorial is located at 34 Country Club Road.