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10 interesting New Mexico symbols
Geese fly by the Wonder hot air balloon during Saturday's mass ascension.
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Red or green?
Most New Mexicans know the legally correct answer is “Christmas, please” — though it’s a common cause for controversy. But there are also other interesting, lesser known state symbols that are codified in law.
Here are 10 New Mexico symbols you may not know:
1. What is the official fossil of New Mexico?
The coelophysis.
2. What is the official animal of New Mexico?
The native New Mexico black bear.
3. What is the official grass of New Mexico?
The blue grama grass.
4. What is the official butterfly of New Mexico?
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The Sandia hairstreak.
5. What is the official fish of New Mexico?
The native New Mexico cutthroat trout.
6. What is the official historic railroad of New Mexico?
The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad.
7. What is the official insect of New Mexico?
The tarantula hawk wasp.
8. What is the official tie of New Mexico?
Bolo tie.
9. What is the official aircraft of New Mexico?
Hot air balloon.
10. What are the official vegetables of New Mexico?
The chile and pinto bean.
Here are a few bonus questions you probably already know the answer to if you grew up in New Mexico:
1. What is the official cookie of New Mexico?
The biscochito.
2. What is the official nickname of New Mexico?
The Land of Enchantment.
3. What is the official gem of New Mexico?
Turquoise.
