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| Interesting Facts Map | Capital: Santa Fe Largest City: Albuquerque |  |
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Interesting Facts ~ New Mexico is the 17th most populous and the 5th most extensive of the 50 states ~ ~The state attained statehood on January 6, 1912, becoming the 47th state to join the union ~ ~ Alien enthusiasts worldwide come for the Roswell UFO incident of 1947 ~ ~ Home to Route 66, the “Mother Road,” which passes through Albuquerque ~ ~ Carlsbad Caverns has over 119 caves and are among the largest cave systems in the world ~ ~ Georgia O’Keeffe is known for her desert landscapes paintings in the state ~ ~ Santa Fe is a hub for contemporary art, Canyon Road has over 100 galleries ~ ~ Santa Fe is the oldest state capital in the USA, was established in 1610 ~ ~ Valles Caldera is a huge volcanic crater filled with meadows, wildlife, and hot springs ~ ~ Sangre de Cristo Mountains are popular for hiking and skiing ~ ~ Santa Fe Opera is world known for its unique outdoor performances ~ ~ Has the largest Native American art show in the world at it’s annual Santa Fe Indian Market ~ ~ Chihuahuan Desert, the largest desert in North America, spans much of southern area ~ ~ Albuquerque was a filming location for the hit TV series Breaking Bad ~ ~ Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge hosts migrating sandhill cranes each winter ~ ~ Los Alamos is where the Manhattan Project developed the world’s first atomic bomb ~ ~ Gathering of Nations, the largest powwow event in North America ~ ~ Very Large Array near Socorro is one of the world’s most advanced radio telescopes ~ ~ Meow Wolf, a virtual reality art experience, draws visitors from all around the world ~ ~ Malpais Lava Fields has ancient volcanic landscapes that are both eerie and beautiful ~ ~ Adobe architecture reflects its Native and Spanish colonial heritage ~ ~ Home to 19 Pueblo tribes, each with a distinct language and culture ~ ~ One of highest percentages of Indian populations in the USA with 23 tribal communities ~ ~ Famous Taos Pueblo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site ~ ~ Diverse landscape includes deserts, mesas, forests, and mountains ~ ~ Bandelier National Monument has ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans ~ ~ State cuisine blends Native American, Spanish, and Mexican influences ~ ~ State official nickname, “The Land of Enchantment” ~ Spanish is widely spoken ~ ~ State is home of unique flora like the yucca plant, is the official state flower ~ ~ State official animal, the black bear ~ Hatch is the chili capital of the world ~ ~ Trinity Site, where first atomic bomb was tested, is now a historical landmark ~ ~ Albuquerque has annual International Balloon Fiesta, the largest hot air balloon festival ~ ~ Elephant Butte Reservoir is the largest lake in the state, popular for boating and fishing ~ ~ Home to Sandia National Laboratories ~ Rio Grande flows through the state ~ ~ Known for White Sands National Park has 275 square miles of white gypsum sand dunes ~ ~ Night skies are renowned for stargazing, with many dark sky parks and observatories ~ ~ Birdwatcher’s paradise, has over 500 species of birds recorded ~ ~~~~~~~~ |
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