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about new mexico

about new mexico

New Mexico’s remarkable spirit is rooted in our history and culture. Named The Land of Enchantment because of its scenic beauty and rich tradition, New Mexico offers visitors countless options to explore the states’ many treasures. Whether you want to hike, fish, hunt, raft, camp, climb, ski, bike, or run, New Mexico has it all.

We encourage you to visit our national parks and monuments, museums, restaurants, and historic cities.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

SENATORS

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Martin Heinrich
DC Office
303 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC , 20510
SenLujan
Ben Ray Luján
DC Office
498 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington DC , 20510

u.s. house of representatives

Rep
Gabe Vasquez
District 2
1517 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515
Heinrich_NM_RepFernandez
Teresa Leger Fernandez
District 3
1432 Longworth House Office Building
Washington DC , 20510
Heinrich_NM_RepStansbury
Melanie Stansbury
District 1
1421 Longworth House Office Building
Washington DC , 20515

state officials

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Michelle Lujan Grisham
Office of the Governor
490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Rm. 400
Santa Fe NM , 87501
Heinrich_NM_LTGovMorales
Howie Morales
Office of Lt. Governor
490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Rm. 417
Santa Fe NM , 87501

State FACTS & SYMBOLS

Admitted to the Union
January 6, 1912

Population
2,085,538

State Question
Red or Green?

State Flower
Yucca

State Seal

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Nickname
Land of Enchantment

Highest Point
Wheeler Peak, located at 13,167 feet above sea level

State Bird
Roadrunner

State Tree
Pinus Edulis

State Flag

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