Description: New Mexico flag
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Date it became a state: 1911
Governor: Bill Richardson
Land Area:12,356 sq miles
States Surrounding it: Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas.
State Nickname: Land of enchantment
State Motto: It grows as is goes
State Mammal: Black bear
State Bird: Chaparral (road runner)
State Tree: Pinon
History (5 important events):
1. Hispanic war
2. silver war
3.billy the kid
4.alian crash
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Geography (Describe the land, rivers, mountains, lakes, etc):
New Mexico is roughly bisected by Rio Grande .The mountain ranges is part of the rocky mountains.
Attractions/Places to Visit:
1. Chaco canyon
2. art shop
3.white sands
Other Interesting Facts:
New Mexico flower is yucca
New Mexico cookie bizcochito