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2. Santa Fe Santa Fe means “the Holy Faith” in Spanish. It is called “the City Different.” Located in Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Can snow as early as October and as late as May. Santa Fe is the highest capital city in the United States at 7,000 feet above sea level. Averages 14” rainfall and 30-34” of snow. Ski season for November-Easter. 2 nd oldest town in U.S. Founded 1607, before the Pilgrims! Indians lived here before it was Santa Fe, 1,000 years ago. Santa Fe is one of the largest art markets around the world. Santa Fe is the oldest state capitol in the nation. State Flower: Yucca State Bird: Road Runner Santa Fe means “the Holy Faith” in Spanish. It is called “the City Different.” Located in Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Can snow as early as October and as late as May. Santa Fe is the highest capital city in the United States at 7,000 feet above sea level. Averages 14” rainfall and 30-34” of snow. Ski season for November-Easter. 2 nd oldest town in U.S. Founded 1607, before the Pilgrims! Indians lived here before it was Santa Fe, 1,000 years ago. Santa Fe is one of the largest art markets around the world. Santa Fe is the oldest state capitol in the nation. State Flower: Yucca State Bird: Road Runner Return to Homepage

3. Largest Cities Populations Estimations: Alamogordo: 31,327 (2011) Albuquerque: 916,833 (2012) Carlsbad: 55,435 (2012) Clovis: 37,775 (2012) Farmington: 45,877(2012) Hobbs: 2,082,224 (2011) Las Cruces: 99,665 (2011) Rio Rancho: 87,521 (2010) Roswell: 48,366 (2010) Santa Fe: 145,648 (2011) Populations Estimations: Alamogordo: 31,327 (2011) Albuquerque: 916,833 (2012) Carlsbad: 55,435 (2012) Clovis: 37,775 (2012) Farmington: 45,877(2012) Hobbs: 2,082,224 (2011) Las Cruces: 99,665 (2011) Rio Rancho: 87,521 (2010) Roswell: 48,366 (2010) Santa Fe: 145,648 (2011) Return to Homepage

4. Highways NM has 412 state rds totaling more than 7,405.762 miles long Three Interstate Highways: (East/West I-40, I-10) (North/South I-25, which starts in Las Cruces) NM is among a few states that doesn’t have three digit interstates. The Longest State Rd: NM 120 119.031 miles Shortest State Rd: NM 446.250 Mile s NM has 412 state rds totaling more than 7,405.762 miles long Three Interstate Highways: (East/West I-40, I-10) (North/South I-25, which starts in Las Cruces) NM is among a few states that doesn’t have three digit interstates. The Longest State Rd: NM 120 119.031 miles Shortest State Rd: NM 446.250 Mile s Return to Homepage

5. National Parks First and foremost: Carlsbad Caverns. White Sands Monument: Located in Tularosa Basin. Glistening white sand over 275 miles. Largest gypsum dune field. Aztec Monument: Located Aztec, NM Petroglyph National Monument: Only National Park to focus on heritage of prehistoric Indian folk art. Bandelier National Monument: Hundreds of ruins of Anasazi cliff houses, pueblo style dwellings scattered across Northern NM. Chaplin Volcano Mountain Chaco Canyon: Land of Ancient Strangers: information about Anasazi and the ruins. El Morro National Monument Fort Union National Monument Gila Cliff Dwellings First and foremost: Carlsbad Caverns. White Sands Monument: Located in Tularosa Basin. Glistening white sand over 275 miles. Largest gypsum dune field. Aztec Monument: Located Aztec, NM Petroglyph National Monument: Only National Park to focus on heritage of prehistoric Indian folk art. Bandelier National Monument: Hundreds of ruins of Anasazi cliff houses, pueblo style dwellings scattered across Northern NM. Chaplin Volcano Mountain Chaco Canyon: Land of Ancient Strangers: information about Anasazi and the ruins. El Morro National Monument Fort Union National Monument Gila Cliff Dwellings Return to Homepage

6. History Francisco Vasquez Coronado, a Spanish explorer searching for gold, traveled to NM. If became NM in 1540-1542. In 1598 the first Spanish settlement was established on the Rio Grande River by Juan de Onate. 1610 Santa Fe was founded and made the capital. U.S acquired NM 1848 as a result of the Mexican War. Since 1945 in Las Alamos, NM has been the leader in energy research and development. Minerals are the states natural resource. Las Alamos participated in and tested the Manhattan project. It is often confused but, you do not need a passport to get into New Mexico unless you are not a U.S. citizen. Francisco Vasquez Coronado, a Spanish explorer searching for gold, traveled to NM. If became NM in 1540-1542. In 1598 the first Spanish settlement was established on the Rio Grande River by Juan de Onate. 1610 Santa Fe was founded and made the capital. U.S acquired NM 1848 as a result of the Mexican War. Since 1945 in Las Alamos, NM has been the leader in energy research and development. Minerals are the states natural resource. Las Alamos participated in and tested the Manhattan project. It is often confused but, you do not need a passport to get into New Mexico unless you are not a U.S. citizen. Return to Homepage

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