New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HM50: "LINCOLN COUNTY DAY"
Status: Passed both chambers, February 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 9, 2026:
A MEMORIAL DECLARING FEBRUARY 4, 2026 "LINCOLN COUNTY DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WHEREAS, Lincoln county is nationally recognized for its iconic history, outdoor recreation and strong rural communities; and WHEREAS, Lincoln county's story reflects the complexity of the American west, shaped by generations of neighbors, including the Mescalero Apache Tribe, and by the historic movements of peoples and cultures across the region; and WHEREAS, the post-Civil War era brought rapid growth to the region, and by the mid-1870s, competing business and political interests intensified conflicts over land, water and power, culminating in the events historically known as the Lincoln county war; and WHEREAS, the Lincoln county war remains one of the most widely known chapters of New Mexico history, drawing visitors from around the world and contributing to the county's heritage tourism and educational programming; and WHEREAS, in the spring of 1950, during the Capitan Gap fire, a bear cub was rescued by firefighters and became known as "Smokey Bear", a lasting symbol of wildfire prevention and a point of pride for Lincoln county; and WHEREAS, Smokey Bear's legacy continues at Smokey Bear HM Page historical park in the village of Capitan, providing education, tourism and community identity for residents and visitors alike; and WHEREAS, the mountains, forests and waterways of Lincoln county continue to sustain communities, support …
Sponsors
- Harlan Vincent (R, HD-056) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0
- : Withdrawn from committee or daily calendar for subsequent action
- : Not Printed, Not referred to committee, tabled
- : Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
Subjects: MEMORIALS, OTHER
Common questions
- What is HM50?
- HM50 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): "LINCOLN COUNTY DAY".
- What is the status of HM50?
- Passed both chambers as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0 (February 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HM50?
- Harlan Vincent (R, HD-056).
- Where is the official record for HM50?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=50&year=26
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