New Mexico’s official state animal is the American black bear, but the choice reflected more than the presence of a large mammal in the state’s forests. Lawmakers selected the black bear in 1963 ...
New Mexico chose the American black bear as its state animal in 1963 to reflect its mountain landscapes, the legacy of Smokey Bear, and changing attitudes toward wildlife. The designation marked a ...
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