New Mexico State Flag | Nylon or Poly

New Mexico State Flag New Mexico Flag Available in Nylon or Poly New Mexico: Santa Fe is the Capital of New Mexico. New Mexico is often referred to as the "Land of Enchantment" The New Mexico Flag features heavy duty brass grommets and durable canvas heading. Our high grade 200 denier nylon New Mexico State Flag is made of long lasting durable nylon. This flag flies well in a slight breeze and is sturdy enough to last. This is our most popular flag material. Our Heavy Duty Poly-Max New Mexico State Flag is a commercial grade flag. It is our long lasting material available and is the flag you need in high wind areas. The added weight of this flag means it does not move as much in a slight breeze but its durability is below none. Use this flag for your commercial application or if you want the heavier weighted flag.     History of the New Mexico State Flag The first official flag of New Mexico was adopted in 1915. In 1920, the New Mexico Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution advocated the adoption of a flag representative of New Mexico’s unique character. A competition was conducted, which was won by the distinguished Santa Fe physician and archeologist, Dr. Harry Mera. In 1925, a new flag was officially adopted. The State Flag of New Mexico has a modern interpretation of an ancient symbol of a sun design as seen on a late 19th century water jar from Zia Pueblo. The red and yellow are the colors of Isabel of Castilla that the Spanish Conquistadors brought to the New World.  The symbol’s proportions are fixed by legislative act, with the four groups of rays set at right angles, the two inner rays one-fifth longer than the outer rays.  The diameter of the circle in the center is one-third the width of the symbol.   Read more about the history of the New Mexico State Flag at the New Mexico Secretary of State website.