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New Mexico

Land of Enchantment • NM • Southwest

Quick Facts

CapitalSanta Fe

Largest CityAlbuquerque

Population1,903,289

Per Capita Income$23,162

NicknameLand of Enchantment

StatehoodJanuary 6, 1912

State BirdRoadrunner

State FlowerYucca

State TreePinon

State SongO, Fair New Mexico

Geography

Land Area121,365 sq mi

Water Area2,234 sq mi

Total Area123,599 sq mi

RegionSouthwest

About New Mexico

New Mexico, known as the “Land of Enchantment,” has a population of 1,903,289 and a per capita income of $23,162. The state capital is Santa Fe and the largest city is Albuquerque. New Mexico joined the Union on January 6, 1912 and covers 123,599 square miles across the Southwest region. Explore 22 cities and towns across New Mexico with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.

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Explore all 22 cities and towns in New Mexico with detailed demographic, economic, and quality of life data.

Albuquerque Las Cruces Santa Fe Rio Rancho Roswell Farmington Alamogordo Artesia Carlsbad Chaparral Clovis Deming Estancia Gallup Grants Hobbs Las Vegas Los Alamos Portales Santa Rosa Silver City Tatum

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