The Enchantment Chronicles: New Mexico's Flag and Symbolic Journey

As your trusty guides through the Enchantment Chronicles, we're thrilled to kick things off with a riveting journey back in time. Brace yourself as we unearth the captivating tales surrounding New Mexico's state flag, tracing its humble beginnings at the 1915 San Diego World's Fair to its evolution into the iconic Zia flag. We reveal how the Zia flag, adorned with its four sets of stripes and central circle, gracefully replaced the original design in 1925 and dissect the controversy surrounding its appropriation from the Zia Pueblo. We touch on the flag salute proposed by the now controversial Daughters of the Confederacy in 1955 and shed light on the statutory citation and flag colors. The Zia flag, a symbol of perfect friendship among united cultures, is a source of great pride for us and we hope it will be for you too. 

But we're not stopping at the flag! Prepare to immerse yourself as we delve into the colorful canvas of New Mexico's state symbols. We take you through a whirlwind tour from the roots of the state flag to the present state bird, and even hint at the tantalizing possibility of a state smell. Explore with us the selection of New Mexico's shared state bird, and discover how the list of symbols continues to grow every year. So strap in, and get ready to be entranced by the rich history and symbols of the Land of Enchantment in our upcoming episode. You won't want to miss it!