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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Peace and Brotherhood Chapel, Angel Fire, New Mexico.jpg
The Peace and Brotherhood Chapel at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial is located in New Mexico
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Location in New Mexico
Location Colfax, New Mexico, United States
Elevation 8,500 ft (2,600 m)
Established 2005
Governing body New Mexico Department of Veterans Services

Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a memorial established in honor of Vietnam War veterans, near United States Highway 64 in Angel Fire, New Mexico.

It has been recognized by the United States Congress as a "memorial of national significance" on the list of national memorials of the United States.

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  • Huey helicopter IMG 0435
    UH-1D Huey helicopter flown in Vietnam
  • Garden at Vietnam Memorial State Park IMG 0449
    A garden in the park
  • POW-MIA flag IMG 0446
    The POW-MIA flag
  • New Mexico Vietnam list IMG 0447
    Names of soldiers inscribed on bricks
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