About New Mexico
The Land of Enchantment
Admission to Union: Jan. 6, 1912
Population: 1,984,356 (2008 est.)
Area: 121,665 square miles
State Symbols
State Bird: Roadrunner
State Animal: Black Bear
State Amphibian: Spadefoot Toad
State Reptile: New Mexico Whiptail Lizard
State Fish: Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout
State Tree: Piñon Tree
State Vegetables: Chile & Frijol (Pinto Bean)
State Flower: Yucca
State Gem: Turquoise
State Aircraft: Hot Air Balloon
State Tie: Bolo Tie
State Cookie: Biscochito
State Question: Red or Green?
United States Senate
United States House of Representatives
Congressman Martin Heinrich (NM-1)
Congressman Steve Pearce (NM-2)
Congressman Ben Ray Luján (NM-3)
New Mexico State Officials
Lieutenant Governor John Sanchez
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Federal Government Departments and Agencies