New Mexico Statutes

§ 12-3-6 — Spanish language state song

New Mexico § 12-3-6
JurisdictionNew Mexico
Ch. 12Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters
Art. 3State Seal, Song and Symbols

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 12-3-6 (2026).

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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 natal. De flores dorada mi tierra encantada De lindas mujeres - que no tiene igual. (Chorus) Asi es Nuevo Mejico Asi es esta tierra del sol De sierras y valles de tierras frutales Asi es Nuevo Mejico Second Verse El negro, el hispano, el anglo, el indio Todos son tus hijos, todos por igual. Tus pueblos y aldeas - mi tierra encantada De lindas mujeres que no tiene igual. (Chorus) Third Verse El Rio del Norte, que es el Rio Grande, Sus aguas corrientes fluyen hasta el mar Y riegan tus campos Mi tierra e

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Legislative History

1953 Comp., § 4-14-4.1, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 178, § 1.

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