NEW MEXICO THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT New new mexico is a state of unexpected adventure There are scorching deserts and dusty country roads But there are also snow capped mountains flat topped mesas green forests and breathtaking sunsets The air smells of sage and piñon pine Colors abound from earth toned adobe houses to the swirling skirts in traditional dance fiestas The state's culture is a mix of Anglo American Hispanic and Native American traditions First settled by pueblo dwelling Native Americans the land was claimed by Spanish treasure seekers and settlers starting in the 1500s decades before the Mayflower brought Pilgrims to New England Today New Mexico is a mix of old and new tied together with a love of adventure sunny days and roasted chile peppers Authentic Old West culture lives side by side with modern life which includes bustling cities artist colonies and high technology research labs New Mexico truly is a land of enchantment Young people perform a Mexican folk dance in the village of Mesilla near Las Cruces New Mexico NEW MEXICO
An enchanting desert morning near Santa Fe New Mexico
NEW MEXICO QUICK FACTS Name The first explorers of the state considered the land to be a northern addition to Mexico State Capital Santa Fe population 70 297 Date of Statehood January 6 1912 47h state OF THA SEAL NEW M Population 2 085 109 36th most populous state dva MEXICO Area Total Land and Water 121 590 square miles 314 917 sq km 5h largest state Largest City Albuquerque population 557 169 Nickname Land of Enchantment Motto Crescit Eundo It Grows As It Goes State Bird Roadrunner NEW MEXICO
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA State Flower Yucca State Gemstone Turquoise Yucca State Tree Piñon Pine State Song O Fair New Mexico Highest Point Wheeler Peak 13 161 feet 4 011 m Turquolse Lowest Point Red Bluff Reservoir 2 842 feet 866 m Average July High Temperature 88°F 31°C Piñon Pine Record High Temperature 122°F 50°C near Carlsbad on June 27 1994 Average January Low Temperature 21°F 6°C Wheeler Peak Record Low Temperature 50°F 46°C at Gavilan on February 1 1951 Average Annual Precipitation 14 inches 36 cm Red Bluff Reservoir Number of U S Senators 2 GREETINGS FROM Number of U S Representatives 3 U S Postal Service Abbreviation NM QUICK FACTS
