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1 New Mexico by: cam eskelsen It grows as it goes

2 New Mexico state symbols
State bird is the chaparral State fish State mammal State flower State rock State butterfly

3 New Mexico state flag The yellow field and red symbol colors are the colors of Spain. First brought to New Mexico by Spanish explorers in On New Mexico's flag we see a red sun with rays streching out from it. There are four groups of rays with four rays in each group. This is an ancient sun symbol of a Native American people called the Zia. The Zia believed that the giver of all good gave them gifts in groups of four. These gifts are: The four directions - north, east, south and west. The four seasons - spring, summer, fall and winter. The day - sunrise, noon, evening and night. Life itself - childhood, youth, middle years and old age. All of these are bound by a circle of life and love, without a beginning or end.

4 Santa fa climate Average max temperature (f) 107 degrees
Average min. temperature (f) 75 degrees Average total precipitation (in) 9 inches Average total snow fall (in) 2 inches

5 New mexico countties There are 33 countries in new Mexico

6 economy Dairy and cattle ranching are the most important agricultural activities in New Mexico. About 39% of the state's total agricultural reciepts are generated by dairy products. About 37% by beef cattle and calves. Beef cattle are shipped to other states for fattening and slaughter. Sheep and lambs and hogs are also importantDairy and cattle ranching are the most important agricultural activities in New Mexico. About 39% of the state's total agricultural reciepts are generated by dairy products. About 37% by beef cattle and calves. Beef cattle are shipped to other states for fattening and slaughter. Sheep and lambs and hogs are also important

7 almanac New Mexico started in January 6th 1912 it was the 47th state There is 2,01,000 people that live in new Mexico!

8 New Mexico’s amazing lake!


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