Section 12-3-5 – [State song; adoption.]
That the words and music of the song written by Elizabeth Garrett, entitled, “O, Fair New Mexico,” as follows: Under a sky of azure, where balmy breezes blow; Kissed by the golden sunshine, is Nuevo Mejico. Home of the Montezuma, with fiery heart aglow, State of the deeds historic, is Nuevo Mejico. Chorus O, fair […]
Section 12-3-6 – Spanish language state song.
The words and music of “Asi Es Nuevo Mejico,” written by Amadeo Lucero, are declared to be the Spanish language state song subject to the state of New Mexico acquiring ownership and copyright of this song. The words are: Un canto que traigo muy dentro del alma Lo canto a mi estado – mi tierra […]
Section 12-3-7 – Spanish language salute to the state flag.
The official Spanish language salute to the state flag is: Saludo la bandera del estado de Nuevo Mejico, el simbolo zia de amistad perfecta, entre culturas unidas. History: 1953 Comp., § 4-14-4.2, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 185, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Cross references. — For the English language salute to the state flag, see 12-3-3 […]
Section 12-3-8 – [State song; filing in office of secretary of state.]
A copy of said [state] song exhibited with this bill shall be filed with the secretary of the state to be by him lodged in the archives of his office. History: Laws 1917, ch. 108, § 2; C.S. 1929, § 136-102; 1941 Comp., § 3-1305; 1953 Comp., § 4-14-5. ANNOTATIONS Bracketed material. — The bracketed […]
Section 12-3-9 – State slogan for business, commerce and industry.
The official state slogan for business, commerce and industry in New Mexico is: “Everybody is somebody in New Mexico.” History: 1953 Comp., § 4-14-6, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 129, § 1.
Section 12-3-10 – State ballad.
The words and music of “Land of Enchantment – New Mexico”, written by Michael Martin Murphy, Chick Raines and Don Cook, are declared to be the official state ballad. The words of the state ballad are as follows: I met a lady in my drifting days I quickly fell under the spell of her loving […]
Section 12-3-11 – State poem.
The poem “A Nuevo Mexico”, written by Luis Tafoya in January 1911, is declared to be the official state poem. The poem, with its English translation, is as follows: “Levanta, Nuevo Mexico, esa abatida frente que anubla los encantos de tu serena faz, y alborozado acoje corona refulgente, simbolo de gloria y de ventura y […]
Section 12-3-12 – State bilingual song.
A. The words and music of “New Mexico — Mi Lindo Nuevo Mexico”, written by Pablo Mares, are declared to be the state bilingual song. The words are: I’m singing a song of my homeland Most wonderful place that I’ve seen. My song cannot fully describe it I call it land of my dreams. New […]
Section 12-3-13 – Statuary hall designation.
Under the provisions of 40 U.S.C. Section 187, New Mexico designates Senator Dennis Chavez as an illustrious citizen of the state worthy of national commemoration and directs that a marble or bronze statue of his likeness be placed in national statuary hall in Washington. History: Laws 1963, ch. 64, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Compiler’s notes. — […]
Section 12-3-14 – Commission; funds.
There is created the “statuary hall commission” consisting of the governor as chairman and four other citizens of the state appointed by the governor. The commission shall raise not to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) by voluntary contributions and cause to be made a marble or bronze likeness of Dennis Chavez. When completed and accepted […]