
During a tour led by Maj. Gen. Miguel Aguilar, the adjutant general of New Mexico, the leaders met with state senior leaders.
Source: New Mexico National Guard (via Facebook)
Photos by Spc. Christina Gonzales, 200th Public Affairs Detachment and Staff Sgt. Tyler Catanach, 150th Special Operations Wing
SANTA FE, N.M. — Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Command Sgt. Maj. James B. Kendrick, command sergeant major of the Army National Guard, visited the New Mexico National Guard on Oct. 27, 2026.
Nordhaus and Kendrick led a town hall where the leaders discussed issues affecting New Mexican Soldiers and Airmen, and Guardsmen nationwide.
During a tour led by Maj. Gen. Miguel Aguilar, the adjutant general of New Mexico, the leaders met with state senior leaders.
Throughout the visit, Nordhaus presented challenge coins to several Soldiers and Airmen in recognition of their exceptional service and contributions to the NMNG.
The delegation also toured an updated fitness center and visited the New Mexico Community Emergency Response Team, where they learned about the team’s capabilities and role in supporting emergency response operations.
The visit concluded at the Conflict Kinetics range simulator, where leaders received a demonstration of technology that enhances marksmanship training and readiness.
General Nordhaus visited as part of the “Hello Guard Nation” video tour, in which the NGB principal speaks with members from every state.






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