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This bill designates "Gracias New Mexico", a song written by Carol J. Mayberry-Sanchez, as the official state winter holiday song of New Mexico. The legislation creates a new section in Chapter 12, Article 3 of the New Mexico State Annotated statutes to officially recognize the song. The song's lyrics celebrate New Mexican cultural traditions, including references to regional cuisine like empanadas, chile, bizcochitos, and posole, as well as imagery of the state's landscape, including pueblos, wild horses, pinon trees, and winter scenes. The song's lyrics also highlight themes of family, community, and seasonal celebration, with repeated choruses expressing gratitude to New Mexico and invoking a sense of unity and love. By formally declaring this song as the state winter holiday song, the bill aims to recognize and commemorate the unique cultural heritage of New Mexico during the holiday season.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=379&year=25