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New Mexico's official symbols
Nickname
Land of Enchantment
State bird
Greater Roadrunner
State flower
Yucca
State tree
Two-needle Piñon
State motto
Crescit eundo ("It grows as it goes")
State song
O, Fair New Mexico
Capital
Santa Fe
Statehood year
1912
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How New Mexico got its nickname
New Mexico is best known as "Land of Enchantment." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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