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Some of New Mexico's Top Tourist Attractions: State Facts: New Mexico Department of Tourism: 800-733-6396 http://www.NewMexico.org Capital: Santa Fe Population: 1,819,046 Governor: Bill Richardson Entered the Union:
As the: 47th state Motto: Crescit Eundo (It Grows As It Goes) Nickname: Land of Enchantment Flower: Yucca Bird: Roadrunner
Song: O Fair New Mexico and Asi es Nuevo Mexico Origin of Name: From the country of Mexico Major Industries: Energy, nuclear, soloar and geothermal research and development; uranium and potasium salts, food products, chemicals, transportation equipment, lumber, and stone, clay and glass products; livestock, cotton, and pecans Historical Sites: Fort Union, Billy the Kid momentos in Lincoln, and the Chaco Culture National Historic Park Points of Interest: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Inscription Rock at El Morro National Monument, and the White Sands and Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monuments Bordering States: Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona
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