Our state’s name belongs to the people of New Mexico and is rooted in our history and our Constitution, which clearly states that 'the name of this state is New Mexico.
Ben Ray Luján: “Our state’s name belongs to the people of New Mexico and is rooted in our history and our Constitution, which clearly…”
On the recordSeptember 11, 2026
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Emphasis on the legal status of New Mexico's name.
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