by admin@sks.com | Jun 12, 2019 | State Symbols
State Seal New Mexico’s first seal was designed shortly after the Territorial Government was organized in 1851. The original seal has long since disappeared, possibly as part of the artifacts placed into the cornerstone of the Soldiers Monument in the...
by admin@sks.com | Jun 12, 2019 | State Symbols
Tarantula Hawk Wasp or Tarantula Hawk (Pepsis formosa) The Tarantula Hawk Wasp or Tarantula Hawk (Pepsis formosa) was selected because of an initiative from a classroom in Edgewood, NM. An elementary class and their teacher researched states which has selected...
by admin@sks.com | Jun 12, 2019 | State Symbols
The Cumbres & Toltec Railroad was named the New Mexico’s official State Train in 2005. This railroad, built in the 1880’s, runs the 64 miles between Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado over gorgeous mountainous terrain, thru tunnels and on high narrow...
by admin@sks.com | Jun 11, 2019 | State Symbols
Hot Air Balloon On March 1, 2005 both houses of the state legislature passed a bill approving the Hot Air Balloon as the state’s official aircraft. Governor Bill Richardson signed the bill into law. The state’s love of hot air balloons started with flyers, Bill...
by admin@sks.com | Jun 9, 2019 | State Symbols
Spea Multiplicata The New Mexico Spadefoot (Spea multiplicata) is found widely through the state, occurring in all 33 counties and in elevation ranges from 3,000 to above 8,500 feet. Outside of New Mexico it occurs from central Texas and western Oklahoma to...
