(side one)

New Mexico has a proud history of military service. We are a state of culturally diverse citizens who are willing to defend our freedom and rights. Over 15,000 women in New Mexico have volunteered to serve in our military. These women have taken up arms throughout our history, and New Mexico honors them for their considerable contributions and sacrifice.

(side two)

These three women, who lost their lives in military service, are representative of the region.

1st Lt. Tamara Archuleta

United States Air Force

Los Lunas, NM

Died 23 March 2003

Specialist Lori Piestewa

United States Army

Tuba City, Arizona

Died 23 March 2003

Captain Christel Chávez

United States Air Force

Albuquerque, NM

Died 7 August 2002

Marker is on New Mexico Route 165 at milepost 0.2, 0.2 miles east of Interstate 25, on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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