| A short
history of the New Mexico State flag |
The modern-looking
flag of New Mexico dates back to 1925. The Daughters of the American
Revolution were yet again instrumental in its adoption on March
15, 1925. The colors of yellow and red recognize Spanish rule
in the seventeenth century. The designer Dr. Harry Mera (an archaeologist)
his knowledge led him to use the sun symbol of the Zia Indians.
The New Mexico flag pledge described the symbol as the Zia symbol
of perfect friendship among united cultures. It also served as
the baisis for the layout of the state capital. |
A short history
of New Mexico (The
Land of Enchantment) |
New Mexico lies around
the headwaters of the Rio Grande. Its name was originally applied
to all the northern parts of Mexico, and in 1848 was lost to
the USA. By 1850 New Mexico became a Territory, although Arizona
and Utah were later separated off, and other areas lost were
Colorado and Texas. In 1912 it became the forty-seventh state. |
| Area of New Mexico |
121,335 sq. miles |
Capital
|
Santa Fe |
| Major
Products |
Uranium and other
minerals, oil, gas, cereals, cotton, livestock |
| State
Motto |
Crescit eundo
("It grows as it goes") |