State Symbols Guide
New Mexico State Symbols & Official Emblems
The West State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.
Abbreviation
NM
Capital
Santa Fe
Population
2,117,522
Statehood
1912
Region
West
Symbols
6
Official State Symbols
State Bird
Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus
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State Flag
New Mexico State Flag
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State Flower
Yucca Flower
Yucca glauca
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State Motto
Crescit Eundo
Latin
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State Nickname
The Land of Enchantment
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State Tree
Pinyon Pine
Pinus edulis
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📊 Quick Facts
- Official Name
- New Mexico
- Abbreviation
- NM
- Capital City
- Santa Fe
- Population
- 2,117,522
- Statehood Date
- January 6, 1912
- Region
- West
- Number of Symbols
- 6
