New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, is a state in the American Southwest. Formerly a Spanish colony after conquistadors arrived in the 16th century, then a Mexican colony until the Mexican-American War of the 1840s, and then an American territory until New Mexico achieved statehood in 1912, New Mexico still has a large native Spanish-speaking population as well as many Native American communities, offering a unique culture that clearly stands apart from that of other states. Spanish is the official second language. A visitor to New Mexico will also discover fantastic natural scenery, a major fine arts scene centered around Santa Fe, great outdoor recreational opportunities, and a distinctive regional cuisine.
New Mexico Travel Guide
Top Destinations in New Mexico
Silver City, United States Of America
New Mexico
, Silver City
Silver City is a town in the southwestern part of New Mexico, USA. An old mining town, it is currently undergoing rebirth as a modest high-tech center and ... more
Gallup, United States Of America
New Mexico
, Gallup
Gallup [1] is a town in the state of New Mexico in the United States of America. Located on I-40 and the former Route 66, Gallup is an important gateway to the ... more
Santa Fe, United States Of America
Santa Fe, New Mexico's capital, sits in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. It's renowned for its Pueblo-style architecture and as a creative arts hotbed. Founded ... more
Alamogordo, United States Of America
New Mexico
, Alamogordo
Alamogordo [1] is a city in southeastern New Mexico, in the USA. The population was estimated at 36,069 in July, 2006. The city name is a Spanish word meaning "... more
Los Alamos, United States Of America
New Mexico
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Los Alamos [1] is a small town in northern New Mexico, about an hour northwest of Santa Fe. Its claim to fame is the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), ... more
Ruidoso, United States Of America
New Mexico
, Ruidoso
Ruidoso [1] is a town in southeastern New Mexico. Its attractions include pleasant mountain recreation and world-caliber horse racing. During the summer ... more
Taos, United States Of America
New Mexico
, Taos
Taos [1] is a town in New Mexico in the United States, about a two hours' drive from Santa Fe. It is noted for its art colony, skiing, and Taos Pueblo, a ... more
Farmington, United States Of America
There is more than one place called Farmington:
