New Mexico Trivia

New Mexico became the 47th state January 6, 1912. President Howard Taft signed the proclamation.

The New Mexico State Flag is a Zia Sun Symbol on a Field of Spanish yellow.

The flags of Spain, Republic of Mexico, Confederate States of America, and The United States of America have all flown over New Mexico.

New Mexico state flower is the Yucca.

New Mexico state tree is the Pinon.

New Mexico state grass is the Blue Grama.

New Mexico state bird is the Chaparral or Road Runner.

New Mexico state fish is the Rio Grande cutthroat trout.

New Mexico state animal is the Black Bear.

President Teddy Roosevelt saved a black bear from a fire in the Pecos Wilderness. This bear became Smokey the Bear.

New Mexico state vegetables are Chile and frijole (pinto beans).