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New Mexico State Nickname:

Photo of New Mexico license plate with nickname "Land of Enchantment"
New Mexico license plate with nickname - photo by Norm Russo
(used by permission)

The Land of Enchantment

The nickname for New Mexico is The Land of Enchantment (Tierra del Encanto in Spanish) because of its scenic beauty and rich history (the nickname was officially adopted in 1999). New Mexico also recognizes a state ballad titled "Land of Enchantment - New Mexico." See state nicknames for all 50 states.

Map of New Mexico USA

 

Source:
Land of Enchantment: dailypress.com
Links:
State Nicknames - 50 States
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