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SENATE MEMORIAL 7
57TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - FIRST SESSION, 2025
INTRODUCED BY
Leo Jaramillo
A MEMORIAL
DECLARING FEBRUARY 11, 2025 "LOWRIDER DAY" IN THE SENATE AND
REQUESTING THAT THE LEGISLATURE CONSIDER LEGISLATION ADOPTING
THE LOWRIDER AS THE NEW MEXICO OFFICIAL STATE CAR.
WHEREAS, lowriding is deeply ingrained in the culture of
the American southwest and woven into the cultural fabric and
heritage of New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, lowriding serves as a catalyst for embracing and
valuing the cultural diversity and history of New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, lowriders deserve recognition as a unique mode of
transportation as well as beautiful works of art and self-
expression; and
WHEREAS, lowriders are recognized as part of Hispanic and
Chicano cultural traditions and cultural heirlooms of long
lines of Hispanic and Chicano families; and
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WHEREAS, communities located along historic United States
route 66, including the cities of Albuquerque, Espanola and
Santa Fe, have a rich lowrider history, and the city of
Espanola is nationally recognized as the lowrider capital of
the world; and
WHEREAS, lowriders have served the city of Albuquerque as
a bridge between the local lowrider community and youth, law
enforcement and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, the lowrider is a symbol of and sets an example
for slow, safe and responsible driving; and
WHEREAS, the lowrider can serve New Mexico as a literal
and figurative vehicle for positive change; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Albuquerque and Espanola have
passed legislative measures to embrace lowrider culture and
activate economic development opportunities that would have
otherwise not been fully realized; and
WHEREAS, New Mexico has also embraced lowrider culture for
its contribution to the state's tourism industry; and
WHEREAS, New Mexico does not have an official car; and
WHEREAS, the Albuquerque city council passed a legislative
measure urging that the state legislature consider the
designation of the lowrider as New Mexico's official state car;
and
WHEREAS, legislation has been introduced that would
designate the lowrider as New Mexico's official state car;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE
OF NEW MEXICO that February 11, 2025 be declared "Lowrider Day"
in the senate in recognition of the lowrider's cultural
significance and importance to New Mexico culture and
tradition; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that legislation be considered for
the designation of the lowrider as New Mexico's official state
car; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be
transmitted to the governor, the secretary of tourism and the
members of the Albuquerque, Espanola and Santa Fe city
councils.
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