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New Mexico on the US map
New Mexico is located in the West region of the United States — specifically the southwest subregion. With an area ranking of #5 of 50, it is one of the largest US states. The map above highlights New Mexico in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of New Mexico is Santa Fe. The largest city by population is Albuquerque. As is the case with most US states, the capital is not the largest city — this is by design, dating back to the late 18th and 19th centuries when state founders deliberately chose smaller, more centrally located towns to host state government and avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place.
Borders and neighbors
New Mexico shares land borders with 5 other US states: Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas.
New Mexico also shares an international border with Mexico — one of only 4 US states to do so (the others are California, Arizona, and New Mexico if not this state itself).
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #5 of 50
- Population: 1 to 5 million
- Coastline: landlocked (no ocean access)
- Mountain ranges: rockies
- Desert terrain: yes — significant desert areas
- Four Corners: one of the four states meeting at the Four Corners point
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. New Mexico appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
New Mexico shares borders with 5 other US states.
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Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. New Mexico appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is New Mexico located?
New Mexico is in the West region of the United States. Its capital is Santa Fe and its largest city is Albuquerque. The state ranks #5 of 50 by total area.
What states border New Mexico?
New Mexico borders Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas. That's 5 bordering states in total.
Is New Mexico on the coast?
No, New Mexico is landlocked. It has no ocean coastline and no Great Lakes shoreline.
What time zone is New Mexico in?
New Mexico observes Mountain Time.
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