HM 10 — "VALENCIA COUNTY DAY"

HOUSEA MEMORIAL 10DECLARING 57THFEBRUARY LEGISLATURE6, - STATE OF NEWMEXICO - FIRST SESSION 2025 INTRODUCED"VALENCIA BYCOUNTY TanyaDAY" MirabalIN MoyaTHE andHOUSE BrianOF G.REPRESENTATIVES.

Baca5 andWHEREAS, GailValencia Armstrongcounty andis Joshuapart A.of the historic Rio Abajo region;

Sanchezand 7WHEREAS, 9in A1739, MEMORIALthe DECLARINGking FEBRUARYof 6,Spain 2025granted "VALENCIAthe COUNTYfamous DAY"town INof THETome HOUSEland OFgrant-merced REPRESENTATIVES.to thirty families, establishing a foundational community in what is now Valencia county;

14and WHEREAS, Valenciathe countyvillage isof partLos ofLunas was founded by Spaniards in the historiceighteenth Riocentury Abajoand region;has grown to become New Mexico's second-fastest-growing community, experiencing expansive population growth;

and WHEREAS, inBelen, 1739,officially theknown kingas of"Nuestra SpainSenora grantedde theBelen", famouswas ea tstrategic 17point townalong ofthe TomeCamino landReal, grant-mercedalso toknown thirtyas families,"the establishingRoyal wRoad", lwhich ncarved d 18 a foundationaltrade communityroute insouth whatinto isMexico; now Valencia county;

and = = 19 a l WHEREAS, the village of Los Lunas was founded by Spaniards i a e r 20 in the eighteenth century and has grown to become New Mexico's a t m m 21 second-fastest-growing community, experiencing expansive d r e 22 population growth;

and c e s k 23 WHEREAS, Belen, officially known as "Nuestra Senora de e a n b 24 Belen", was a strategic point along the Camino Real, also known u [ as "the Royal Road", which carved a trade route south into .230009.2 Mexico;

and HM 10 Page 1 WHEREAS, Peralta was the site of a minor engagement during the American Civil War;

and e t 17 WHEREAS, agriculture remains a vital part of Valencia w l n d 18 county's identity and economy;

and = = 19 a l WHEREAS, the original pre-1937 United States route 66 runs i a e r 20 through the heart of Valencia county, linking it to a rich a t m m 21 history of trade, transportation and cultural exchange;

and d r e 22 WHEREAS, Valencia county is home to the decalogue stone, c e s k 23 which contains an inscription interpreted to be an abridged e a n b 24 version of the ten commandments in Paleo-Hebrew, adding to its u [ historical significance;

and .230009.2 - 2 - WHEREAS, Valencia county houses two prominent museums, the Belen Harvey house museum and the Los Lunas museum of heritage and arts, which preserve the history and cultural heritage of the region;

and WHEREAS, Valencia county is home to parts of the Cibola national forest and the Manzano mountain wilderness, providing scenic beauty and opportunities for outdoor HM 10 Page 2 recreation;

and WHEREAS, the greater Valencia county chamber of commerce has played a pivotal role in driving business growth and expansion in the region by fostering collaboration among local businesses, providing valuable resources and supporting e t 17 initiatives that enhance economic development and community w l n d 18 prosperity;

and = = 19 a l WHEREAS, the village of Los Lunas has emerged as a i a e r 20 catalyst for industrial manufacturing, technological a t m m 21 advancement and economic development in New Mexico;

and d r e 22 WHEREAS, Valencia county is now a growing hub for c e s k 23 manufacturing and logistics, with major employers, such as e a n b 24 Meta, Amazon and Arcosa, driving job creation and economic u [ prosperity;

and .230009.2 - 3 - WHEREAS, Valencia county's central location, transportation infrastructure and business-friendly environment position itis as a strong contender to become the new home of the New Mexico state fair, providing economic benefits to the state and enhancing the region's tourism and community engagement opportunities;

and HM 10 Page 3 WHEREAS, Kaitlyn Maria of Belen, Valencia county rodeo queen, was crowned the 2025 New Mexico state fair queen, showcasing the talent and dedication of Valencia county residents on a statewide stage;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF e t 17 REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that February 6, w l n d 18 2025 be declared "Valencia County Day" in the house of = = 19 a l representatives;

and i a e r 20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be a t m m 21 transmitted to the mayors of Belen, Los Lunas, Bosque Farms, d r e 22 Peralta and Rio Communities and the chair of the board of c e s k 23 county commissioners of Valencia county.

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