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New Mexico fun facts
- Santa Fe is the oldest state capital in the US (founded 1610) and the highest in elevation (7,199 ft).
- The Manhattan Project (which built the first atomic bomb) was based in Los Alamos.
- Roswell is famous for the 1947 UFO incident — still debated today.
- New Mexico's official state question is "red or green?" — referring to chile pepper sauce.
About these facts: Curated and verified against multiple sources. Updated periodically. If you spot an inaccuracy, email [email protected].
Quick stats
- Population: 1 to 5 million
- Area rank: #5 of 50
- Admitted: 1912
- Capital: Santa Fe
- Largest city: Albuquerque
- Time zone: Mountain