Facts about New Mexico:
- New Mexico joined the Union on January 6, 1912 as the 47th State.
- The Capital of New Mexico is Sante Fe.
- Our motto is Crescit Enundo (“It Grows As It Goes”).
- New Mexico is known as the “land of Enchantment”.
- Our Flag consists of the Zia Sun Symbol on a field of yellow.
- New Mexico has two state songs, “O, Fair New Mexico” and “Asi es Nuevo Mejico.”
- New Mexico’s state bird is the roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus).
- New Mexico’s state flower is the Yucca (Yucca glauca).
- New Mexico’s state tree is the Pinon Pine (Pinus edulis).
You can find this and other great information about our great state New Mexico at http://www.newmexico.gov/
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