New Mexico Flag - Hi Vis

New Mexico

The flag of New Mexico stands out for its elegant minimalism and deep cultural symbolism. Adopted in 1925, it features a red sun symbol of the Zia people centered on a field of golden yellow—colors drawn from the flag of Spain, honoring the region’s early colonial history. The Zia sun, with its four groups of four rays, reflects a sacred Indigenous philosophy: the harmony of life’s four directions, four seasons, four times of day, and four stages of life. The circle at its center represents unity and the cycle of existence. The design, created by archaeologist Harry Mera, embodies the meeting of Indigenous and Hispanic heritage in the American Southwest. With its clean lines and radiant colors, it’s both ancient and modern—a flag that speaks the language of sunlight and symmetry.