Stately Knowledge: New Mexico: Just the Facts
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Just the Facts:
Capital: Santa Fe
Population: 1,819,046
Governor: Gary E. Johnson (R, to January 2003)
Entered the Union: January 6, 1912
As the: 47th state
Motto: Crescit Eundo (It Grows As It Goes)
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Flower: Yucca
Bird: Roadrunner
Song: O Fair New Mexico and Asi es Nuevo Mexico
Sports Teams: None
Origin of Name: From the country of Mexico
Major Industries: Energy, nuclear, soloar and geothermal research and development; uranium and potasium salts, food products, chemicals, transportation equipment, lumber, and stone, clay and glass products; livestock, cotton, and pecans
Historical Sites: Fort Union, Billy the Kid momentos in Lincoln, and the Chaco Culture National Historic Park
Points of Interest: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Inscription Rock at El Morro National Monument, and the White Sands and Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monuments
Bordering States: Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona
Flag:
Encyclopedias and Almanacs
Follow these links to read articles about New Mexico from Encyclopedias and Almanacs:
Encarta Concise Encyclopedia
Columbia Encyclopedia
Information Please Almanac
Other Helpful links:
State of New Mexico Government Information (http://www.state.nm.us/)
In addition to information about the New Mexico State Government, this site includes Fast Facts about New Mexico with New Mexico maps and images of the state flag, bird, flower, and tree.
The New Mexico Magazine (http://www.state.nm.us/nmmag/)
New Mexico Magazine is a monthly magazine published by the Department of Tourism
of the state of New Mexico. Every month the magazine showcases the best
writers and photographers in New Mexico, presenting a mix of stories that highlight the beauty of the state, the rich cultural diversity and the interesting history.
New Mexico Department of Tourism (http://www.newmexico.org/)
Includes New Mexico Facts and Trivia and a complete history of New Mexico. Also, provides visitor information and links to other New Mexico sites.
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Last Updated
Apr 11, 2002
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