Historic State Flags of the USA – NW
The flag of New Mexico is attached to aluminum and steel flag poles throughout the U.S., including the obvious state of New Mexico. The flag is considered unique in comparison to a substantial selection of other state flags. It displays a red colored sun symbol on a yellow background or flag-field.
The flag-colors are said to represent Isabella of Castile, her heirs and those who explored on her behalf, or better said, in her name. The colors remind many, including myself, of the colors used on the national flag of Spain. Having said that, the yellow and red colored “Cross of Burgundy” flag was the official military flag of the Kingdom of Spain for a period of years.
The state of New Mexico is located in the southwestern area of the United States of America. This state is also included in the so called “mountain states.” This area is considered to be one of the sparsely inhabited areas of the Nation. Interestingly, this territory was home to Native Americans in the past, as well as those that belonged to New Spain.
During the very first few years of statehood, New Mexico did not have, let alone fly a representing flag from small and tall fag poles. During the World Fair of 1915, which was held in San Diego, the flag displayed on behalf of New Mexico was unofficial and showed a blue background with Old Glory in the canton. Also, the words “New Mexico” and the number forty-seven were displayed in silver colored letters in the middle of the flag.
Unlike other state and territorial historical flags in the United States, the NM state flag is considered the best designed flag by NAVA. Actually, a poll or survey held by NAVA concluded that it was the best designed flag, comparing its design to dozens of others. Today, the flag is available for purchase throughout the U.S. and can be observed flying from a commercial and residential flagpole wherever you go.
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