New Mexico State Flag - Symbolism, History, and Design #1738260 (License: Personal Use)

The flag features a vibrant golden-yellow background, inspired by the Spanish conquistadors’ banner of Castile, and a red Zia sun symbol at its center. The Zia symbol, derived from the Zia Pueblo’s sacred sun design, consists of four groups of four rays, signifying the four directions, seasons, stages of life, and sacred obligations. It is the only U.S. state flag not to include the colors blue or white.

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