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| The New Mexico State Flag
The bright golden yellow State Flag of New Mexico depicts the red symbol of the Zia sun symbol. The New Mexico flag serves as a symbol of honor, heritage and regional pride and is displayed at state buildings. The New Mexico State Flag is also flown on national and state holidays and on any other days proclaimed by the governor. There is a strict Order of Precedence for flags. State Flags are displayed in order as they entered the Union. Date entered the Union: 1912
New Mexico is the 47th state
Date the flag was adopted:1925 |
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Facts on the New Mexico State Flag Etiquette
Facts and information about flying the ensign and the display of the New Mexico Flag: | New Mexico State Flag 
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Zia Sun Symbol
 Meanings of the Zia Sun Symbol | New Mexico State Flag - Zia Sun Symbol
The New Mexico Flag is dominated by the highly symbolic image of the Zia Sun Symbol. The indigenous tribe of Zia Indians of New Mexico, descendents of the Pueblo tribe, regard the Sun as a sacred symbol. Four is a sacred number to the Zia people that represents the Circle of Life, the number 4 can be found repeated on the Zia Sun Symbol. Meaning of the Zia Sun Symbol
The sun is represented by the central circle and has groups of 4 rays pointing in four directions. The picture of the Zia Sun Symbol illustrates the sacred meanings of the symbol. The four seasons of the year (spring, summer, fall and winter, the four stages of the human life cycle (childhood, youth, adult and old age), the four points of the compass (north, south, east, and west) and the four time periods of each day (morning, noon, evening and night). The Zia Sun symbol also represents the four sacred obligations that each person must develop (a clear mind, a strong body, a pure spirit, and a devotion to the welfare of others). |
New Mexico State Car Flags
Car Flags are often displayed to represent of an individual's allegiance to their state. New Mexico State car flags are used by their owners as mobile emblems of their home. Car flags are usually made from strong materials and are attached to a car via a pole and clip window attachment. History, Description, Colors and Symbols of the New Mexico State Flag
The New Mexico flag is the official identifying symbol of the state, the design of which is established by law in the constitution of the "Land of Enchantment". What does the flag stand for? The colors, devices and emblems displayed on the New Mexico State Flag are not arbitrary but have a definite symbolic meaning. The description, history and meaning of the symbols and colors of the New Mexico State Flag are as follows:
| Capital: Santa Fe
Date of Statehood:
6 January 1912
(47th state)
"Land of Enchantment"
Flag Ratio: 2:3 | 
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New Mexico State Flag for Kids
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