Flag of New Mexico - Wikipedia
WEBThe flag of the state of New Mexico, also referred to as the New Mexican flag, is a State flag, consisting of a sacred red sun symbol of the Zia tribe on a field of gold (yellow).
Flag of New Mexico | Colors, Facts & History | Britannica
WEBU.S. state flag consisting of a yellow field (background) with a Zia Indian sun in red as its central symbol.The original state flag of New Mexico, designed by the historian Ralph E. Twitchell and adopted in 1915, was typical of American vexillography (flag design). On a blue background it included.
Flag of New Mexico - State Symbols USA
WEBFlag of New Mexico. The colors on New Mexico's state flag are the red and yellow of old Spain. The simple, elegant center design is the ancient Zia sun symbol, which represents the unique character of New Mexico (Zia sun symbol also …
New Mexico Flag: Symbolism and History Revealed - Symbol Genie
WEBJul 29, 2023 · The flag of New Mexico features a red sun symbol called the Zia, which is a sacred symbol to the Zia Pueblo tribe. It represents the four cardinal directions, the four seasons, the four stages of life, and the four sacred obligations of the Zia people.
State Flag | Maggie Toulouse Oliver - Secretary of State of New Mexico
WEBNov 2, 2021 · The State Flag of New Mexico has a modern interpretation of an ancient symbol of a sun design as seen on a late 19th century water jar from Zia Pueblo. This pueblo is thought to have been one of the Seven Golden Cities of Cíbola, which explorer Vásquez de Coronado sought.
New Mexico State Flag - WorldAtlas
WEBDec 13, 2017 · State Flag. New Mexico’s flag contains the symbol of Zia, which is a red sun, on a yellow background. The Zia are a native tribe in the Zia Pueblo Indian reservation in New Mexico. The tribe is known for their usage of the sun symbol.
Flag of New Mexico - Wikiwand
WEBThe flag of the state of New Mexico, also referred to as the New Mexican flag, is a State flag, consisting of a sacred red sun symbol of the Zia tribe on a field of gold (yellow).
New Mexico State Flag – 50states
WEBThe state flag of New Mexico is represented by a yellow field and red symbols. It was officially adopted in 1925 and pays recognition to Spain by using the red and yellow colors of Spain – Spain had ruled New Mexico until the early 19th century.
Flag of New Mexico - Flagpedia.net
WEBCurrent flag of New Mexico with main information. You will also learn the location of the state.
How a sacred emblem became New Mexico’s state symbol
WEBMar 3, 2019 · A 2012 memorial in the House of Representatives acknowledges the zia sun as a sacred Zia Pueblo emblem, and a 2014 Senate memorial says New Mexico’s state flag represents Zia culture.