New Mexico’s Name Is Older Than the U.S. Trump Still Wants to Change It. (Gift Article)

"President Trump has no authority to change the state’s name, but his suggestion has constituted fighting words to proud New Mexicans."

"Any change to New Mexico’s name would require approval from both chambers of the state’s Legislature and then from New Mexico voters." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/u...

New Mexico’s Name Is Older Than the U.S. Trump Still Wants to Change It.