New Mexico
Laid back but with an up and coming resort atmosphere, the high altitude village of Ruidoso is popular with vacationers, second home owners and retirees. Outdoor recreation abounds, festivals are many, and the world-class Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts has an active schedule.
New Mexico
Although its capital was founded 10 years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, the 47th state was not admitted to the Union until January 6, 1912. Even as a Spanish territory, New Mexico played an important part as a trade corridor between Mexico and the United States.
The Land of Enchantment is one of the largest continental states and one of the least populated. Its diverse landscape ranges from high deserts to mesas and mountains. The state's rivers include the Pecos, Canadian, San Juan, Gila, and Rio Grande. Millions of acres are dedicated to national forests. Bandelier and the Gila Cliff dwellings are two of the state's national parks. Three significant Native American nations - the Navajo, Pueblo, and Apache - are in New Mexico.
New Mexico's mountainous regions can experience alpine conditions. The state, however, is generally arid to semi-arid. Sunshine, low humidity, and light precipitation are common. Oil, gas, and tourism are major economic drivers. The state has also benefited from federal spending on military research. Both the Los Alamos and Sandia national labs continue to operate. New Mexico also offers tax credits to promote job growth and new technology. The first atom bomb was exploded in Alamogordo. The state also has more PhDs per capita than any other state in the Union.
Santa Fe, the nation's highest capital city, thrives on art. Galleries and museums include SITE Santa Fe, the Museum of International Folk Art, the New Mexico Museum of Art and more.
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