10 Interesting New Mexico Facts

This is the list of the New Mexico facts. New Mexico is a nice place to visit. There are many interesting places that you can explore with friend and family here. You can go to see the longest river in New Mexico. It is called as Rio Grande. You can also enjoy the glimpse of White Sands National Museum. It is a desert made from white gypsum crystal.

1.Anasazi sites

New Mexico is one of the vital parts of civilization. The archeologists have founded more than 25,000 Anasazi sites in this state. The civilization of Anasazi can last from 1100 up to 1300 AD. Their ancestors were Pueblo.

2.Santa Fe Opera

If you want to watch the show in outdoor situation with fresh and inviting air, you can go to Santa Fe Opera. It features an open air theater. The location is on the foothill of Sangre de Christo Mountains.

 

3.Spanish province

There were several provinces used to be possessed by Spanish New Mexico. Some of them include Colorado, Utah, Oklahoma, Arizona, Kansas, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Texas. In 1912, New Mexico becomes an independent state.

 

4.Native American people

New Mexico has been a home for the Native American people for at least 20,000 years. Some tribes who have been living in this space are Navajo, Pueblo, Apaches, Ute, and Comanche. The Spanish people came here in 1600s.

 

5.Economy

The fifth point of New Mexico facts is about the economy. There are two major economical incomes of this state. The first one is from the scientific research like the nuclear research. Another economic source is from the natural resources like zinc, oil, gas, and silver.

 

6.Deming

There are many types of attractions and events that you may enjoy when you come to New Mexico for a vacation. I suggest you to visit Deming town. This is the place where the duck races are held each year. It will be a fun event to watch.

 

7.Yucca

The seventh point of New Mexico facts is about Yucca. This is the state flower of New Mexico. There are some benefits that people can get by using the flower. You can make basket, rope and sandal from Yucca.

 

8.Las Cruces

If you love to enjoy culinary of New Mexico, you need to go to Las Cruces. The large enchilada in the world will be made in the October. You need to come in the first weekend. The event is called as Whole Enchilada Fiesta.

9.Albuquerque

It seems that October is an important month in New Mexico. You can also come to Albuquerque. In October, this city offers you with the biggest event of the international hot air balloon fiesta in the world.

 

10.Santa Fe

The capital city of New Mexico is Santa Fe. This city holds a record as the highest capital city in US. The elevation is measuring at 7000 feet above the sea level. This city is the location ending post of the Santa Fe Trail.

 

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