New Mexico Culture
This is the New Mexico state bird
Greater Roadrunner
free from dirt
clean
"Let my people go!" This man stood up to Pharaoh. Who was this prophet?
Moses
"Here's a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
Don't worry, _____"
Be Happy
American choir director and artist, man of small stature, host of Sunday Best.
Kirk Franklin
Second largest city by population in New Mexico
Las Cruces
the force of attraction by which terrestrial bodies tend to fall toward the center of the earth.
Gravity
She deprived a man of all his strength simply by having his hair cut.
Delilah
"It's fun to stay at the ____"
Y.M.C.A
Born on November 9, 1959, winner of three grammys, "Great Is Your Mercy" "We Fall Down"
Donnie Mcklurkin
This restaurant has been in New Mexico since 1962, began as a small drive-in near Old Town in Albuquerque, specializing in reasonably priced - high quality New Mexican food.
Monroes
genuine; real, free of deceit
Sincere
This angel brought the news to Mary about her giving birth to Jesus, the Messiah.
Gabriel
"Don't want to see no blood, don't be a macho man
You want to be tough, better do what you can,_____"
So Beat It
began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, "R-E-S-P-E-C-T"
Aretha Franklin
is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She is the former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Holly Holm
a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm or desire for anything.
Passion
She asked to be called 'Mara' because of her depression.
Naomi
"Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where"
"Trouble melts like lemon drops."
King of Gospel Music
James Cleveland
A beloved New Mexican tradition around Christmas, these paper lanterns are said to have originated from Spanish merchants who were inspired by the lanterns from Chinese culture
Luminarias
impressive in size, appearance, or general effect:
Grand
According to the Bible, who was the oldest man who ever lived?
Methuselah
"Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be"
A Lovely Day
“The World's Greatest Gospel Singer,” she was a civil rights activist,
Mahalia Jackson