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New Mexico Facts

Capital: Santa Fe
Population: 1,819,046
Entered the Union: January 6, 1912
As the: 47th state
Motto: Crescit Eundo (It Grows As It Goes)
State abbreviation/Postal code: N.M./NM
Governor: Bill Richardson, D (to Jan. 2011)
Lieut. Governor: Diane Denish, D (to Jan. 2011)
Senators: Jeff Bingaman, D (to Jan. 2013); Pete V. Domenici, R (to Jan. 2009)
U.S. Representatives: 3
Secy. of State: Mary Herrera, D (to Jan. 2011)
Atty. General: Gary K. King, D (to Jan. 2011)
State Treasurer: James B. Lewis, D (to Jan. 2011)
Organized as territory: Sept. 9, 1850
Entered Union (rank): Jan. 6, 1912 (47)
Present constitution adopted: 1911
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Flower: Yucca
Bird: Roadrunner
Song: O Fair New Mexico and Asi es Nuevo Mexico
Sports Teams: None
Origin of Name: From the country of Mexico
Major Industries: Energy, nuclear, soloar and geothermal research and development; uranium and potasium salts, food products, chemicals, transportation equipment, lumber, and stone, clay and glass products; livestock, cotton, and pecans
Historical Sites: Fort Union, Billy the Kid momentos in Lincoln, and the Chaco Culture National Historic Park
Points of Interest: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Inscription Rock at El Morro National Monument, and the White Sands and Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monuments
Bordering States: Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona