State of New Mexico
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Facts about New Mexico
- The State of New Mexico is the 47th U.S. state.
 - New Mexico received statehood on January 6, 1912.
 - New Mexico's state capital is Santa Fe.
 - New Mexico's state postal abbreviation is NM.
 
New Mexico's Bird, Flower, Motto, Song, Tree
- Official State Bird: Roadrunner (Greater Roadrunner
 - Official State Bird Latin Name: Geococcyx californianus
 - Official State Flower: Yucca
 - Official State Flower Latin Name: Yucca glauca
 - Year: 1927
 - Official State Motto: Crescit Eundo
 - Official State Motto Latin Translation: It grows as it goes
 - Official State Song: O Fair New Mexico
 - Official State Tree: Pinyon
 - Official State Tree Latin Name: Pinus edulis
 - Year: 1949
 

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