New Mexico Arbor Day tree planting March 15, 2021
On March 12, in celebration of New Mexico Arbor Day, Facilities Management (FM) arborists planted two Piñon Pine trees on The University of New Mexico (UNM) campus.
The State Legislature formally adopted the Piñon Pine, also called the Two Needle Piñon, as New Mexico’s state tree on March 16, 1949.
UNM Facilities Management staff prepares a spot to plant a Piñon Pine tree as part of Arbor Day activities last Friday.
Both trees were planted at the northwest corner of Ortega Hall. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year the planting was not a public event. However, when restrictions are lifted, FM encourages campus users to walk the grounds and tour the various species of trees found in the UNM Arboretum.
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FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2021, file photo Interior Secretary nominee Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., speaks during her confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. On March 15, the Senate confirmed her as Interior Secretary. (Jim Watson/Pool via AP, File)Jim Watson/AP
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