what do they call a person from new mexico
2006-09-23 11:43:02 · 7 answers · asked by runoffpitbulls 2 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
THE CITIZENS:
People who live in New Mexico or who come from New Mexico are called New Mexicans.
Interesting facts:
THE NAME:
The name of this state is an anglicized version of "Nuevo Mexico," the Spanish name for the upper Rio Grande. Mexico, an Aztec spelling, means "place of Mexitli" one of the Aztec gods.
THE NICKNAMES:
Land of Enchantment: (Official) The "Land of Enchantment" describes New Mexico's scenic beauty and its rich history. This legend was placed on New Mexico license plates in 1941. This nickname became the official State Nickname of New Mexico on April 8, 1999.
The Cactus State: or "Land of the Cactus" refers to the cacti that grow so abundantly in the state, particularly along the border with Mexico and on the plains.
The Spanish State: New Mexico has been referred to as "The Spanish State" because of its border with Mexico, it's historical background and the proportion of its Spanish speaking population.
The Land of Sunshine: or "The Sunshine State" are nicknames that refer to the generous portion of sunshine that "rains" down upon New Mexico. "Sunshine State" appeared on state license plates before 1941.
The Land of the Delight Makers: This nickname, suggested by George Wharton James, was to celebrate the state's influence on literature and art and because "...it is also the home of the first real field-school of American Archaeology in America." The name was suggested by a book by Adolf Bandelier, The Delight Makers.
The Land of Opportunity: So called because of its natural beauty, its climate, its newness at the time, its free lands and its industries. New Mexico was described as place that offered enough opportunity to fulfill the hopes of all who came.
The Land of the Heart's Desire: This is another historical nickname that promoted New Mexico as a land of unbound opportunity. Its location was between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, it provided an ideal climate and was still relatively undeveloped.
2006-09-23 20:14:55 · answer #1 · answered by starrynight1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They call us New Mexicans, just as they do New Yorkers, Texans, Californians, etc.
2014-04-19 15:30:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-12-06 07:53:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new mexican, maybe even a citizen !!
2006-09-23 11:45:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
a Mexican
2015-10-18 04:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by vusumuzi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
New Mexican
2014-11-07 04:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-10-09 18:39:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋