• Description: This map shows boundaries of countries, states boundaries, the state capital, counties, county seats, cities, towns and national parks in New Mexico.
  • Ballotpedia's encyclopedic coverage of New Mexico politics includes information on the local, state and federal levels, as well as state policies and influencers.
  • Francisco de Ibarra first used the name New Mexico in 1563. New Mexico stayed with Mexico upon gaining its independence from Spain in 1821.
  • From 1851 to 1891, Fort Union functioned as an agent of change, desired or not, in the New Mexico Territory and throughout the Southwest.
  • Latest news on New Mexico, a southwestern US state, including stories from Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces and more.
  • Facts about New Mexico, including the capital, number of electoral votes, state symbols, iconic local foods, popular tourist attractions, famous people, sports teams...
  • It’s possible in New Mexico to travel the same trails that the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid rode and see monuments and attractions related to the Lincoln County War.
  • New Mexico is the 5th largest state in the United States, and covers a land area of 121,356 square miles (314,312 square kilometers).
  • Historical Drought Conditions in New Mexico. Drought is a normal climate pattern that has occurred in varying degrees of length, severity, and size throughout history.