by admin@sks.com | Jun 27, 2019 | State Symbols
Soaptree Yucca (Yuca elata) One of the more common sights across lower elevations in New Mexico are various species of yucca. One of these, Soaptree Yucca (Yuca elata) is one of the more widespread species. Yucca are members of the Family Agavaceae. ...
by admin@sks.com | Jun 27, 2019 | State Symbols
Claude Stephenson, Folk Arts Claude Stephenson, Folk Arts Coordinator and the State Folklorist, also serves as the ADA Coordinator. Claude currently sits on the New Mexico Music Commission and the New Mexico Centennial Steering Committee. He also manages the New...
by admin@sks.com | Jun 27, 2019 | State Symbols
New Mexico Flag New Mexico historian Ralph Emerson Twitchell designed the first flag of New Mexico statehood, as authorized in 1915. It consisted of a blue field with a miniature United States flag in the upper left corner, the state’s great seal in the lower...
by admin@sks.com | Jun 27, 2019 | State Symbols
Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki) The Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki) is also known as the New Mexico Cutthroat Trout. This species is native to cold mountain streams and lakes of much of northern New Mexico. They have a yellow-green...
by admin@sks.com | Jun 27, 2019 | State Symbols
March 25, 2009, Governor Bill Richardson signed legislation declaring Under the New Mexico Skies as the first official cowboy song. The song was composed by Syd Masters of Edgewood, NM. This song was selected at a songwriting competition sponsored by the New Mexico...
