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Roadrunner |
State Bird: Roadrunner State Fish: Cutthroat Trout State Animal: Black Bear State Insect: Tarantula Hawk Wasp State Flower: Yucca Flower State Tree: Piñon Pine State Grass: Blue Grama State Vegetables: Chile and Frijole State Cookie: Biscochito State Song: “O, Fair New Mexico” (adopted in 1917) was written three years after New Mexico became the 47th state. It was written by the daughter of Pat Garrett, the man who killed the outlaw Billy the Kid. In 1971, New Mexicans adopted an official Spanish-language song, is “Asi es Nuevo Méjico.” |
State Gem: Turquoise State Fossil: Coelophysis Motto: Crescit Eundo "It grows as it goes" Origin of State Name: The region north of Mexico was named Nuevo Mexico by a Spanish explorer in the 1560s. Nickname for State: Land of Enchantment. The state's nickname refers to its natural beauty and numerous recreational opportunities. Nickname for residents: New Mexicans |