House Memorial 19 proposes to officially declare January 27, 2026, as "New Mexico Aviation and Aerospace Day" in the House of Representatives. The memorial highlights New Mexico's significant contributions to the aviation and aerospace sectors, noting its historical role as the birthplace of U.S. space and missile programs and its current status as home to over eighty innovative aerospace companies. It emphasizes the critical importance of aviation for emergency services, economic impact, and employment, with commercial aerospace generating over $300 million and providing more than 8,000 jobs in the state.

The resolution acknowledges New Mexico's extensive resources, including major federal research laboratories, military installations, and the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport, Spaceport America. It also recognizes the state's commitment to aerospace education through its leading research universities and STEM programs. The memorial is sponsored by the New Mexico Airport Managers' Association and the New Mexico Chapter of the Aerospace States Association, aiming to celebrate and promote the achievements of the aviation and aerospace communities in New Mexico.