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- The original state flag of New Mexico, designed by the historian Ralph E. Twitchell and adopted in 1915, was typical of American vexillography (flag design).
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It was officially adopted in March 15, 1925 to highlight the state 's Indigenous and Hispanic heritage: It’s a combination of the symbol of Puebloan people, who have ancient roots in the state, with the colors of the flag of Spain, to symbolize the Spanish empire, which had established and ruled over “ Nuevo México ” for over two and a half cent...
The original state flag of New Mexico, designed by the historian Ralph E. Twitchell and adopted in 1915, was typical of American vexillography (flag design). On a blue background it included the name of the state, its order of admission to the Union (47), the state seal, and a U.S. flag.
Oct 30, 2015 · The first flag of New Mexico is one of the very few State flags ever adopted which incorporates the Stars and Stripes in its design. The United States flag included here is the one with forty-eight stars, the correct number at the time New Mexico adopted the pattern on 19 March 1915.
Nov 2, 2021 · In March of 1925, Governor Arthur T. Hannett signed the legislation, which proclaimed the Mera design as the official state flag. The State Flag of New Mexico has a modern interpretation of an ancient symbol of a sun design as seen on a late 19th century water jar from Zia Pueblo.
Initially without an official flag, New Mexico adopted an unofficial one in 1915. In 1925, the state officially adopted Dr. Harry Mera's design featuring the Zia sun symbol, which holds deep cultural significance for the Zia Pueblo people.
It was officially adopted in March 15, 1925 to highlight the state's Indigenous and Hispanic heritage: It’s a combination of the symbol of Puebloan people, who have ancient roots in the state, with the colors of the flag of Spain, to symbolize the Spanish empire, which had established and ruled over “Nuevo México” for over two and a half ...
New Mexico's first flag, adopted on March 19, 1915, was one of the few state flags to incorporate the U.S. flag in its design. Another distinctive flag was adopted on March 15, 1925.
