The official salute to the state flag is: "I salute the flag of the state of New Mexico, the Zia symbol of perfect friendship among united cultures."
History: 1953 Comp., § 4-14-2.1, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 120, § 1.
Cross references. — For the Spanish language salute to the state flag, see 12-3-7 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters
Article 3 - State Seal, Song and Symbols
Section 12-3-1 - [State seal; design.]
Section 12-3-2 - [Adoption of flag for state of New Mexico.]
Section 12-3-3 - Salute to state flag.
Section 12-3-5 - [State song; adoption.]
Section 12-3-6 - Spanish language state song.
Section 12-3-7 - Spanish language salute to the state flag.
Section 12-3-8 - [State song; filing in office of secretary of state.]
Section 12-3-9 - State slogan for business, commerce and industry.
Section 12-3-10 - State ballad.
Section 12-3-12 - State bilingual song.
Section 12-3-13 - Statuary hall designation.
Section 12-3-14 - Commission; funds.
Section 12-3-15 - [Statuary hall] commission created.
Section 12-3-17 - Official balloon museum.