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'''New Mexico''', the colony and territory of '''Santa Fe de Nuevo México''' from 1598-1912 was a Mexican territory from 1821-1848 and an American territory from 1848-1912, became the 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]].

'''New Mexico''', the colony and territory of '''Santa Fe de Nuevo México''' from 1598-1912 was a Mexican territory from 1821-1848 and an American territory from 1848-1912, became the 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).

== 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 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:

The cities with the largest populations are:

== Climate ==

== Climate ==

New Mexico's weather is usually sunny and dry, with little rainfall all year. This is especially true in the south, however in the northern and central parts of the state, especially in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and along the Rio Grande, there is more moderate precipitation and usually snow during the winter.<ref> http://weather.nmsu.edu/News/climate-in-NM.htm </ref>

New Mexico's weather is usually sunny and dry, with little rainfall all year. This is especially true in the south, however in the northern and central parts of the state, especially in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and along the Rio Grande, there is more moderate precipitation and usually snow during the winter.<ref>http://weather.nmsu.edu/News/climate-in-NM.htm</ref>

[[Image:nmexico.jpg|200px|right]]

[[Image:nmexico.jpg|200px|right]]

The land was most prominently featured in Wild West films; [[desert]]s, [[prairie]]s, [[forest]], and several [[mountain]]ous regions, being at the southern-most end of the [[Rocky Mountains]] including the [[Sangre de Cristo]] mountain range, the [[Jemez Mountains]],<ref>http://www.americansouthwest.net/new_mexico/jemez_mountains/</ref> and the Sandia Mountains. One of the most prominent rivers west of the [[Mississippi River|Mississippi]], the [[Rio Grande]], runs through the center of the State from north to south.

The land was most prominently featured in Wild West films; [[desert]]s, [[prairie]]s, [[forest]], and several [[mountain]]ous regions, being at the southern-most end of the [[Rocky Mountains]] including the [[Sangre de Cristo]] mountain range, the [[Jemez Mountains]],<ref>http://www.americansouthwest.net/new_mexico/jemez_mountains/</ref> and the Sandia Mountains. One of the most prominent rivers west of the [[Mississippi River|Mississippi]], the [[Rio Grande]], runs through the center of the State from north to south.

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>

== Agriculture and Mining ==

== 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 land is used for [[ranching|grazing]] [[livestock]], especially [[sheep]]. More than two-thirds of New Mexico's farm income comes from livestock products. Including dairy, honey, and meat; New Mexico's desert honey is offers a unique flavor profile, and in Tucumcari there is a cheese factory that specializes in New Mexican artisan cheeses.

Agriculture is important to New Mexico, but the lack of irrigation hinders using much of the land for farming. Much of the land is used for [[ranching|grazing]] [[livestock]], especially [[sheep]]. More than two-thirds of New Mexico's farm income comes from livestock products. Including dairy, honey, and meat; New Mexico's desert honey is offers a unique flavor profile, and in Tucumcari there is a cheese factory that specializes in New Mexican artisan cheeses.

Much of the farmed land is located around the three major rivers which flow through the state: the [[Rio Grande]], [[Pecos River]], and [[San Juan River]]. Most of the cash crops grown in New Mexico are grown in The Mesilla Valley, on the Rio Grande, around the town of [[Hatch, New Mexico|Hatch]], which is well-known for its peppers, particularly the New Mexico [[Chile (Capsicum)|chile pepper]] which has numerous varieties, such as Big Jim, Joe E. Parker, and Roy Naky; other places grow their own varieties of said chile pepper such as the Albuquerque metropolitan area in Corrales down south into Isleta, and each of the Pueblos and old Spanish towns have their own varieties of the chile as well.<ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugoCk5fv2zg </ref> Other crops grown in the State include; beans (pinto, black, anasazi, mitla, garpanzo, fava, etc), pecans, squash, melons, watermelons, pistachios, radishes, lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, sunflowers, peanuts, and pistachios.<ref> http://www.dreamingnewmexico.org/food/ff-crops/50-crops </ref> New Mexico has the oldest wine growing market in the country, as monks were growing wine grapes as early as the 1500s.

Much of the farmed land is located around the three major rivers which flow through the state: the [[Rio Grande]], [[Pecos River]], and [[San Juan River]]. Most of the cash crops grown in New Mexico are grown in The Mesilla Valley, on the Rio Grande, around the town of [[Hatch, New Mexico|Hatch]], which is well-known for its peppers, particularly the New Mexico [[Chile (Capsicum)|chile pepper]] which has numerous varieties, such as Big Jim, Joe E. Parker, and Roy Naky; other places grow their own varieties of said chile pepper such as the Albuquerque metropolitan area in Corrales down south into Isleta, and each of the Pueblos and old Spanish towns have their own varieties of the chile as well.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugoCk5fv2zg</ref> Other crops grown in the State include; beans (pinto, black, anasazi, mitla, garpanzo, fava, etc), pecans, squash, melons, watermelons, pistachios, radishes, lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, sunflowers, peanuts, and pistachios.<ref>http://www.dreamingnewmexico.org/food/ff-crops/50-crops</ref> New Mexico has the oldest wine growing market in the country, as monks were growing wine grapes as early as the 1500s.

Another large industry in the state is mining, particularly [[copper]], [[silver]], and [[uranium]]. <ref> http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108250.html </ref>

Another large industry in the state is mining, particularly [[copper]], [[silver]], and [[uranium]].<ref>http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108250.html</ref>

==Transportation ==

==Transportation ==

Interstate [[Highway]]s 10, 25 and 40 traverse the state. New Mexico's largest commercial airport is Albuquerque's [[Albuquerque International Sunport|International Sunport]]. <ref> http://nmshtd.state.nm.us/ </ref>

Interstate [[Highway]]s 10, 25 and 40 traverse the state. New Mexico's largest commercial airport is Albuquerque's [[Albuquerque International Sunport|International Sunport]].<ref>http://nmshtd.state.nm.us/</ref>

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