New Mexico is located in the southwestern United States and is classified as a mountain state. It did not get its name from Mexico, but instead it was named after New Mexico. The connection with its southern neighbor does not end with the highest proportion of Hispanics among the population of the entire United States. The former province of Nuevo México fell under the administration of New Spain, the predecessor of today’s Mexico.
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Basic Information About New Mexico
- State Name: New Mexico
- State Abbreviation: NM
- Capital: Santa Fe
- Largest City: Albuquerque
- Area: 315,194 km2 (5th largest U.S. state)
- Population: 2,096,829 (37th highest in the U.S.)
- Time Zone: MST (UTC-7), MDT (UTC-6) in summer
- More Information:Speed Limits in New Mexico, Current Time in New Mexico, Minimum Wage in New Mexico
What to See in the State of New Mexico
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Spaceport America: The First Private Spaceport
- White Sands National Park
- City of Santa Fe
- Bandelier National Monument
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park
- Cumbres-Toltec Scenic Railway
- Billy the Kid Museum
- Pecos National Historical Park
- Sandia Peak Tramway
For tips on other sights and places of interest in New Mexico, post in the discussion.
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Fun Facts about New Mexico
Date of New Mexico’s Entry into the Union
January 6, 1912 (47th in order)
New Mexico State Nickname
Land of Enchantment
The Highest Mountain in New Mexico
Wheeler Peak (4,013 metres)
New Mexico Rivers
- Rio Grande (3,051 km)
- Pecos River (1,490 km)
- Canadian River (1,458 km)
- Cimarron River (1 123 km)
- Gila River (1 050 km)
Airports in New Mexico
- Albuquerque International Sunport
- Santa Fe Munincipal Airport
- Roswell International Air Center
- Lea County Regional Airport
- Four Corners Regional Airport
New Mexico Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): no team
- MLB (baseball): no team
- MLS (football): no team
- NHL (ice hockey): no team
- NBA (basketball): no team
Universities in New Mexico
- University of New Mexico
ZIP Codes
87001-88441
New Mexico Weather
Climatic conditions in New Mexico are varied; you can encounter dry deserts and cool mountain climates. The coldest winters are in the mountainous regions, where the average annual temperature is around just 4°C, while in the warmer southeast it is around 17°C.
In summer, temperatures range from 26 °C in the higher altitudes to 36 °C in the desert areas.
Current Forecasts:
Largest Cities in New Mexico
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | 545,852 | Show on Map |
| 2 | Las Cruces | 97,618 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Enchanted Hills | 87,521 | Show on Map |
| 4 | Rio Rancho | 87 521 | Show on Map |
| 5 | Santa Fe | 67,947 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Roswell | 48,366 | Show on Map |
| 7 | Farmington | 45,877 | Show on Map |
| 8 | South Valley | 40,976 | Show on Map |
| 9 | Clovis | 37,775 | Show on Map |
| 10 | Hobbs | 34,122 | Show on Map |
New Mexico Food Prices
- McDonalds Restaurant McMeal prices: $8.00
- Restaurant draft beer (0.5L): $5.00
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $3.92
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $1.66
- Milk (1 l): $0.71
- Bread (500 g): $2.64
- Rice (1 kg): $2.84
- Egg (12 pcs): $1.92
- Cheese (1 kg): $11.80
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $7.14
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $11.33
- Apple (1 kg): $4.16
- Bananas (1 kg): $2.01
- Oranges (1 kg): $2.84
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $4.30
- Potatoes (1 kg): $2.17
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $2.23
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $3.17
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $8.25
Grocery prices in the city of Albuquerque valid in January 2021. Take these as a guide, prices vary from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
New Mexico State Symbols
- Gemstone: Tyrus
- Insect: tarantula
- Mottle: McFarland’s beetle
- Animal: New Mexican ladybird
- Plasma: New Mexican whiptail
- Bird: cockatiel
- Plant: yucca
- Fish: Clark’s trout
- Tree: Colorado pine
- Biscuit: bizcochito
- Grass: mosquito grass
- Vegetable: chilli, beans
- Animal: black bear
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