Enter the New Mexico Photo Tour:
About New Mexico
New Mexico became the 47th state of the union on January 6, 1912, with 121,665 square miles of the southwest deserts and mountains. Being the fith largest state in land area, it has a population of 2,499,481 (in 2008), making it one of the smaller states in population (35th). The Rocky Mountains of Colorado extend southward into northern New Mexico, ending near Santa Fe, called the Sangre de Christo Mountains. The highest point in the state is this range, named Wheeler Peak, at 13,161 feet in elevation.
Prior to becoming a state, New Mexico had been a territory since 1850. Although it was mostly unsettled and both the United States and Mexico were anxious to get control of it, Mexico had since colonial times. At the end of the Mexican-American war, it and much of the American Southwest was ceded to the United States. The southernmost part of the state was acquired in 1853 as part of the Gadsden Purchase.
What to See in New Mexico
New Mexico is a new addition to UntraveledRoad, being the twentieth state to be added to our offering. Visit a mountainous area in and around the Zuni Indian Reservation, along state highways 53 and 602. The area is forested in juniper and cedar trees, with flat-topped mesas ending in colorful cliffs. Zuni Pueblo, a long-time Indian town, and Ramah, an American settlement are included.
For More Information:
See Wikipedia's New Mexico page.
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