Rows of American flags will once again blanket pastureland in northern New Mexico as Taos County prepares to mark the 22nd anniversary of its annual Veterans Healing Field® display ahead of Memorial Day.
The display, held on land owned by the Claudio Rael family in Questa, honors active-duty military personnel, fallen service members, veterans and hometown heroes, with a special emphasis on Vietnam veterans and those who died in service to the United States.
Each flag represents an individual story of service and sacrifice, organizers said, offering visitors a powerful reminder of the cost of freedom. The exhibit is intended not only to honor those who served but also to educate younger generations about the human toll of war.
This year’s Healing Field ceremony will be Sunday, May 24 at 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
