New Mexico was poised to adopt the tortilla its state bread, but the bill that got unanimous support in the Legislature fell ...

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A proposal to make the tortilla New Mexico's official bread was vetoed by the governor, amid broader debates on weightier ...

Tortillas Fall Flat in New Mexico, but Will California Add Bigfoot to Its List of State Symbols? ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A proposal to designate the tortilla as New Mexico's official state ...

“Of course, I enjoy celebrating our unique culture,” she wrote in her veto message, ticking off numerous official state symbols and songs that New Mexico has adopted over the years.