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red or green

Phrase

Meaning
The official state question of New Mexico.
Type
Phrase
Used in
New Mexico

What does “red or green” mean

Every New Mexico menu makes you choose: red chile or green? The choice was made the official state question by the legislature in 1996 (no joke). See also "Christmas" for "both."

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