120
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 19:
Line 19: − + Line 50:
Line 50: − + Line 71:
Line 71: + − The state capital is [[Santa Fe]]. The cities with the largest populations are: [[Albuquerque]], 494,236; [[Las Cruces]], 82,671; [[Santa Fe]], 70,631; [[Rio Rancho]], 66,599; and [[Roswell]], 45,199.+ + + + + + + − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Line 87:
Line 112: − + Line 121:
Line 146: − + − +
no edit summary
|date=January 6, 1912 (47th)
|date=January 6, 1912 (47th)
}}
}}
'''New Mexico''' became 47th state to join the union on January 6, 1912. It is the fifth largest of the [[United States]], with a total land area of 121,412 square miles.<ref> http://www.newmexico.gov/</ref> New Mexico has the largest [[Hispanic]] population, and second largest [[Native American]] population, percentage-wise, of any US State. The State has a bold history and colorful culture, the official state question is "red or green?" in reference to the State's unique [[Chile (Capsicum)|chile pepper]]. Politically the State is very much as Independent swing state that usually votes for incumbents and, much like West Texas, the state also leans towards [[Libertarian]] political stances especially in Central and Western New Mexico. The capital is [[Santa Fe]], and its largest city is [[Albuquerque]].
'''New Mexico''' became 47th state to join the union on January 6, 1912. It is the fifth largest of the [[United States]], with a total land area of 121,412 square miles.<ref> http://www.newmexico.gov/</ref> New Mexico has the largest [[Hispanic]] population, and second largest [[Native American]] population, percentage-wise, of any US State. The State has a bold history and colorful culture, the official state question is "red or green?" in reference to the State's unique [[Chile (Capsicum)|chile pepper]]. Politically the State is very much as Independent swing state that usually votes for incumbents and, much like West Texas, the state also leans towards [[Libertarian]] political stances especially in Central and Western New Mexico. The capital of the state is [[Santa Fe]], and its largest city is [[Albuquerque]].
Despite popular opinion, New Mexico's name originates from long before it was a territory of Mexico or the United States. New Mexico was named by Spanish explorers who mistook the advanced Pueblo natives as being related to the Mexica ([[Aztecs]]). The full name of the colony, as well as the Mexican and American territories, was Santa Fe de Nuevo México (Holy Faith of New Mexico).
Despite popular opinion, New Mexico's name originates from long before it was a territory of Mexico or the United States. New Mexico was named by Spanish explorers who mistook the advanced Pueblo natives as being related to the Mexica ([[Aztecs]]). The full name of the colony, as well as the Mexican and American territories, was Santa Fe de Nuevo México (Holy Faith of New Mexico).
During [[World War II]], New Mexico played a pivotal role as not only the namesake of the [[New Mexico-class battleship]], but also as the birthplace of the Navajo Code Talkers who created the only uncracked code of WWII which saved countless lives in the Pacific Theatre, and more importantly as the primary place of research and technology at Los Alamos which housed some of the smartest men in the country including [[Albert Einstein]], and the White Sands Military Testing Facility for testing the Nuclear bomb.
During [[World War II]], New Mexico played a pivotal role as not only the namesake of the [[New Mexico-class battleship]], but also as the birthplace of the Navajo Code Talkers who created the only uncracked code of WWII which saved countless lives in the Pacific Theatre, and more importantly as the primary place of research and technology at Los Alamos which housed some of the smartest men in the country including [[Albert Einstein]], and the White Sands Military Testing Facility for testing the Nuclear bomb.
New Mexico has continued to be at the forefront of science, including Sandia Labs and the Los Alamos Laboratories. Technology by Ed Roberts' MITS, with their Altair computer kits, attracted both [[Paul Allen]] and [[Bill Gates]] to start [[Microsoft]] in [[Albuquerque]]; [[Intel]] has continued this trend by having a fabricating facility in Rio Rancho, near Albuquerque, where they build [[Central processing unit|CPU]]s.
New Mexico has continued to be at the forefront of science, including Sandia Labs and the Los Alamos Laboratories. Technology by Ed Roberts' MITS, with their Altair computer kits, attracted both [[Paul Allen]] and [[Bill Gates]] to start [[Microsoft]] in [[Albuquerque]]; [[Intel]] has continued this trend by having a fabricating facility in Rio Rancho, near Albuquerque, where they build [[Central processing unit|CPU]]s. Innovate ABQ, a free-market concept in Albuquerque, is currently under development as a "start-up for start-ups" that is set to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, in order to continue New Mexico's scientific and technological progress.
==Elected Officials==
==Elected Officials==
== Population ==
== Population ==
The total population of 2,085,572 includes a high number of peoples of Hispanic origin and of [[Native American]] (Indian) descent.<ref>http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/35000.htm </ref> The most populous group of Hispanic origin peoples are the descendants of the original settlers, those prior to the 1848 American territorial phase, they are referred to as [[Nuevomexicano]]s or Hispanos. The largest groups of Native American descent are the [[Pueblo]], [[Navajo]], and [[Apache]].
The cities with the largest populations are:
=== Metropolitan ===
*[[Albuquerque]], 545,852 (887,077 in its metropolitan area including; [[Belen]], [[Jemez Pueblo]], [[Rio Rancho]], [[Sandia Pueblo]], [[Santa Ana Pueblo]], [[Moriarty]], and [[Zia Pueblo]])
*[[Las Cruces]], 97,618 (209,233 in its metropolitan area including; [[Hatch]], [[Mesilla]], and [[Sunland Park]])
*[[Santa Fe]], 67,947 (144,170 in its metropolitan area including; [[Edgewood]], [[Española]], [[Nambé Pueblo]], and [[San Ildefonso Pueblo]])
*[[Farmington]], 45,877 (130,004 in its metropolitan area including; [[Aztec, New Mexico|Aztec]], [[Bloomfield]], and [[Shiprock]])
*[[Clovis]]-[[Portales]] Combined Statistical Area, 63,224 (including [[Cannon Air Force Base]], [[Elida]], [[Texico]], [[Grady]], and [[Melrose]])
The total population of 1,928,384 includes a high number of peoples of Hispanic origin and of [[Native American]] (Indian) descent. <ref> http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/35000.html </ref>
===Micropolitan===
The top five micropolitan areas, by population, are:
*[[Gallup, New Mexico|Gallup]], 21,678 (71,492 in its micropolitan area including [[Zuni Pueblo]])
*[[Roswell]], 48,411 (65,645 in its micropolitan area including; [[Dexter, New Mexico|Dexter]], [[Hagerman]], and [[Lake Arthur]])
*[[Hobbs]], 34,122 (64,727 in its micropolitan area including; [[Eunice]], [[Jal]], and [[Lovington]])
*[[Alamogordo]], 30,403 (63,797 in its micropolitan area including; [[Cloudcroft]] and [[Tularosa]])
*[[Carlsbad]]-[[Artesia]], 45,877 (53,829 in its micropolitan area including; [[Hope, New Mexico|Hope]] and [[Loving, New Mexico|Loving]])
Other non-metropolitan population centers are; [[Silver City]], [[Las Vegas, New Mexico|Las Vegas]], [[Taos]], [[Grants, New Mexico|Grants]], [[Deming]], [[Ruidoso]], [[Los Alamos]], and [[Tucumcari]].
== Language ==
New Mexico is often falsely assumed to be a bilingual state, however, it is officially known as an English Plus state. [[American English]] is considered the de-facto language, with [[New Mexican English]] being the dominant dialect. Citizens are encouraged to be multi-lingual, and/or to interact and familiarize themselves with other languages. According to the "English Plus Declaration" the reasoning was for the "economic and cultural benefit of our state and the nation." It could also be surmised that is was also for the preservation of [[New Mexican Spanish]] and the Native American languages of Jemez, Jicarilla, Keresan, Mescalero-Chiricahua, Navajo, Picuris, Southern, Tiwa, Taos, Tewa, and Zuni; as the resolution was urged by the New Mexico State Task Force on Modern and Classical Languages.
There was initially a movement to push for the state declaration of English as the official language of the state. This, instead, produced a counter-trend based on the "position of English in the United States needs no official legislation to support it." The state also recognized "the national interest since it promotes the concept that all members of our society have full access to opportunities to effectively learn English plus develop proficiency in a second or multiple languages." This decision proved beneficial to the United States during World War II, as the Navajo Code Talkers, by simply speaking Navajo, created the most effective code of the war which saved numerous allied troops.
== Culture ==
The culture of New Mexico was nearly lost to history, during the Mexican and American American territorial phase, liberalism took hold throughout the major city centers within the state. Suppression and shunning of the native cultures almost left the state without an identity. Once Route 66 ran through the central cities of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, travelers began to look for authentic New Mexican culture, which was nowhere to be found within the newer "downtown" areas; Native Americans, [[Nuevomexicano]]s, descendants of the Wild West including cowboys and buffalo soldiers, and the impoverished railroad working Asian Americans had moved to poorer parts of town referred to as "old towns". Travelers and tourists began visiting these old town areas looking for authentic New Mexican cuisine and culture. Thanks to the free market, these groups became wealthy enough to reinvigorate the old town areas, and expanded into buying land in the downtown areas.
The culture eventually became so pervasive within the state that the folk [[New Mexico music]] became a local popular music, and the [[New Mexican cuisine]] staple [[Chile (Capsicum)|chile pepper]] can be found in everything from traditional New Mexican stews, enchiladas, and tamales to popular American foods such as french fries, hamburgers, and ranch dressing.
== Climate ==
== Climate ==
The highest point in New Mexico is [[Wheeler Peak]] at 13,161 feet above sea level, and the lowest point is at [[Red Bluff Reservoir]], 2,842 feet above sea level. <ref> http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/nm_geography.htm </ref>
The highest point in New Mexico is [[Wheeler Peak]] at 13,161 feet above sea level, and the lowest point is at [[Red Bluff Reservoir]], 2,842 feet above sea level. <ref> http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/nm_geography.htm </ref>
== Industry ==
== Agriculture and Mining ==
Agriculture is important to New Mexico, but the lack of irrigation hinders using much of the land for farming. Much of the farmed land is located around the two major rivers which flow through the state: the [[Rio Grande]] and [[Pecos River]].
Agriculture is important to New Mexico, but the lack of irrigation hinders using much of the land for farming. Much of the farmed land is located around the two major rivers which flow through the state: the [[Rio Grande]] and [[Pecos River]].
*Popé (leader during the Pueblo Revolt)
*Popé (leader during the Pueblo Revolt)
*[[Bill Richardson]] (former Governor)
*[[Bill Richardson]] (former Governor)
*Johnny Tapia (boxer)
*Johnny Tapia (champion boxer)
*Albert Sanchez ([[Al Hurricane]])
*Albert Sanchez (musician [[Al Hurricane]])
*Al Unser and Bobby Unser (auto racers)
*Al Unser and Bobby Unser (auto racers)
*Diego de Vargas (leader during the Bloodless Reconquest)
*Diego de Vargas (leader during the Bloodless Reconquest)