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New Mexico Essential Info
Overview
Discover the allure of the Land of Enchantment! From Carlsbad Caverns National Park to White Sands National Monument, the state is full of natural beauty- or get a taste for the state's culture at Santa Fe's unique historic district. After all that exploring, cool off at the Blue Hole- one of the country's most magical swimming holes!
Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-May, Sep-Oct
Current Weather
51 °F
Windy
Fun Facts
- The “Whole Enchilada Fiesta” in Las Cruces, New Mexico, holds the world record for largest enchilada.
- New Mexicans are greatly outnumbered by the livestock in their state.
- New Mexico’s state flower is the Yucca.
- New Mexican Edwin H. Land is the inventor of Polaroid.
- The Trinity Site where the first atomic bomb was detonated in 1945 is in New Mexico.
Popular Foods
- Green Chile Stew
- Stacked Enchilada with Green Chile
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