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Welcome to my site on New Mexico. Unlike many states in the US, New Mexico has cherished and held on to its history and culture while embracing the new world of technology, but has not compromised for either.

On the pages here you can join me through photographs as I explore New Mexico. But I don't want to replace a tour, just give you enough to tease you into wanting more.

Having grown up in Colorado, I really enjoy the mountain areas. Beautiful forests but without the severe winters. The southern areas are become a favorite with seniors escaping the suburbs. Life is more simple here, but with a special quality.

I'm not done exploring, but as I go I'll add photographs and stories here. -Don-

New Mexico joined the Union on January 6, 1912 as the 47th State. Our Capital is in Santa Fe.

New Mexico's motto is
Crescit Eundo (It Grows As It Goes).

New Mexico is known as the "Land of Enchantment."

The flag consists of the Zia Sun Symbol on a field of yellow.

New Mexico's state bird is the roadrunner ( Geococcyx californianus ).

The state flower is the Yucca ( Yucca glauca ).

The state tree is the Pinon Pine
( Pinus edulis )

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Calendar Highlights

September:

  • Baby Safety Month
  • Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
  • Classical Music Month
  • Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Jazz Month
  • Honey Month
  • Marriage Health Month
  • Women of Achievement Month

2nd week
Suicide Prevention Week


3rd week
Constitution Week
Singles Week

4th week
Banned Books Week
Dog Week

 2 V-J Day
 3 Labor Day
 7 Fight Procrastination Day
 9 California Admissions Day
21 Native American Day (California)
22 Elephant Appreciation Day
23 First Day of Autumn


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