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New Mexico Symbols, State Zia
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Zia
In 1923, the D.A.R. conducted a design competition to produce a flag that was representative of New Mexico's unique character. The distinguished Santa Fe physician and archaeologist, Dr. Harry Mera won the competition. His wife, Reba constructed the winning design with a symbolic red Zia on a field of gold. In March of 1925, Governor Arthur T. Hannett signed the legislation which proclaimed the Mera design as the official state flag.
The Zia Symbol for the sun. The 16 rays represent important ideas found in our natural world. The earth, with its four directions (north, east, south and west) and four seasons (winter, spring, summer and fall); the four parts of day (morning/dawn, noon/daylight, afternoon/dusk, and night/dark); the four divisions of life (infancy, youth, adulthood, and old age); and all of these elements are bound together by a circle representing life and love, with no beginning and without end.
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