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New Mexico, often called the Land of Enchantment, has a rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and unique traditions in the southwestern United States. Bordered by Arizona to the west, Colorado to the north, Oklahoma to the northeast, Texas to the east, and Mexico to the south, New Mexico offers visitors a captivating blend of natural beauty, Native American and Hispanic influences, and a vibrant arts scene.
One of New Mexico's most iconic features is its stunning landscapes, which range from vast deserts and rugged mountains to lush forests and picturesque valleys. The state is home to several national parks and monuments, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park, known for its spectacular underground caverns and unique desert landscapes, and White Sands National Park, famous for its gleaming white gypsum dunes that stretch for miles across the Tularosa Basin.
New Mexico's rich cultural heritage is celebrated in its historic landmarks, Native American pueblos, and vibrant arts scene. Santa Fe, the state capital and oldest capital city in the United States, is known for its adobe architecture, historic Plaza, and world-renowned art galleries and museums. Visitors can explore the city's historic sites, including the Palace of the Governors and the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, or take part in cultural events such as the Santa Fe Indian Market or the Santa Fe Opera.
Beyond Santa Fe, New Mexico is home to several other dynamic cities and towns that offer unique attractions and experiences. Albuquerque, the largest city in the state, is known for its annual International Balloon Fiesta, as well as its historic Old Town, vibrant downtown area, and world-class museums like the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and the Albuquerque Museum. Taos, located in the northern part of the state, is famous for its historic adobe buildings, scenic landscapes, and thriving arts community.
New Mexico's diverse cuisine reflects its multicultural heritage, with influences from Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures. Visitors can sample traditional dishes such as green chile stew, enchiladas, and sopapillas at local restaurants and markets, or explore the state's wineries, breweries, and distilleries, which produce a wide range of craft beverages using locally sourced ingredients.
Visitors will encounter warm hospitality, vibrant cultures, and a strong sense of community throughout New Mexico. Whether exploring its natural wonders, experiencing its rich cultural heritage, or enjoying its diverse cuisine, visitors to the Land of Enchantment will be captivated by its timeless charm and beauty.
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City Name↑↓ | Population↑↓ | Density↑↓ | White↑↓ | Black↑↓ | Asian↑↓ | Hispanic↑↓ | Education↑↓ | Income↑↓ | SSA↑↓ | Poverty↑↓ | Land Area↑↓ |
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Alamogordo | 30,996 | 1,436.86 | 55.35 | 5.18 | 2.06 | 32.31 | 37.44 | 50,721 | 34.7 | 18.34 | 21.5721 |
Albuquerque | 562,551 | 3,003.95 | 37.01 | 2.59 | 2.94 | 49.77 | 47.02 | 61,503 | 30.34 | 16.46 | 187.27 |
Carlsbad | 31,755 | 1,007.57 | 37.59 | 1.91 | 1.01 | 56.91 | 28.34 | 77,209 | 32.4 | 13.24 | 31.5164 |
Chaparral | 15,290 | 258.87 | 6.94 | 1.2 | 0.29 | 89.74 | 21.26 | 44,219 | 26.29 | 24.05 | 59.0641 |
Clovis | 38,453 | 1,627.67 | 40.57 | 5.2 | 1.52 | 48.46 | 30.11 | 52,983 | 26.67 | 21.52 | 23.6246 |
Farmington | 46,457 | 1,348.12 | 41.98 | 0.7 | 1.07 | 25.82 | 35.06 | 61,388 | 31.71 | 20.75 | 34.4607 |
Gallup | 21,672 | 1,073.39 | 18.12 | 1.46 | 3.47 | 31.41 | 31.46 | 58,358 | 32.71 | 25.31 | 20.1902 |
Hobbs | 39,782 | 1,506.68 | 28.96 | 5.1 | 0.96 | 62.8 | 24.24 | 63,804 | 21.79 | 18.93 | 26.4037 |
Las Cruces | 111,273 | 1,446.36 | 31.38 | 2.45 | 1.74 | 61.73 | 44.96 | 51,013 | 30.41 | 23.12 | 76.9332 |
Los Lunas | 17,452 | 857.05 | 30.41 | 1.32 | 0.72 | 60.37 | 37.9 | 68,934 | 40.18 | 15.16 | 20.3629 |
Rio Rancho | 104,351 | 1,009.57 | 45.83 | 2.64 | 1.75 | 43.44 | 45.23 | 78,978 | 34.74 | 7.11 | 103.361 |
Roswell | 48,035 | 1,616.45 | 33.75 | 1.73 | 1.31 | 61.17 | 27.2 | 48,298 | 34.99 | 23.23 | 29.7163 |
Santa Fe | 87,617 | 1,677.43 | 40.01 | 1.04 | 1.67 | 53.05 | 51.47 | 67,663 | 38.68 | 13.72 | 52.2328 |
South Valley | 37,601 | 1,295.72 | 15.01 | 0.65 | 0.07 | 81.86 | 22.24 | 44,670 | 42.62 | 21.01 | 29.0193 |
Sunland Park | 16,773 | 1,138.07 | 4.45 | 0.78 | 0 | 94.32 | 27.06 | 45,545 | 26.2 | 24.5 | 14.7381 |
County Name↑↓ | Population↑↓ | Density↑↓ | White↑↓ | Black↑↓ | Asian↑↓ | Hispanic↑↓ | Education↑↓ | Income↑↓ | SSA↑↓ | Poverty↑↓ | Land Area↑↓ |
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Bernalillo | 677,227 | 583.19 | 37.23 | 2.5 | 2.73 | 49.7 | 45.9 | 65,654 | 20.07 | 16.09 | 1161.25 |
Catron | 3,698 | .53 | 77.69 | 0.76 | 0.11 | 16.41 | 24.13 | 47,856 | 42.18 | 17.77 | 6924.19 |
Chaves | 64,062 | 10.56 | 37.21 | 1.43 | 0.97 | 57.69 | 26.33 | 53,097 | 20.09 | 21.62 | 6067.18 |
Cibola | 26,743 | 5.89 | 19.96 | 1.27 | 0.51 | 34.36 | 25.28 | 53,116 | 19.55 | 26.74 | 4539.98 |
Colfax | 12,602 | 3.35 | 48.09 | 0.4 | 0.44 | 47.44 | 33.7 | 51,445 | 31.17 | 14.19 | 3757.98 |
Curry | 47,742 | 33.97 | 44.02 | 4.97 | 1.45 | 44.98 | 31.66 | 57,539 | 16.11 | 18.17 | 1405.53 |
De Baca | 1,742 | .75 | 45.98 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 51.49 | 14.06 | 38,409 | 30.83 | 22.73 | 2323.11 |
Dona Ana | 228,834 | 60.09 | 27.01 | 1.49 | 1.07 | 67.8 | 38.67 | 55,716 | 20.18 | 22.11 | 3808.19 |
Eddy | 61,543 | 14.74 | 43.72 | 1.3 | 0.88 | 50.64 | 28.48 | 82,645 | 16.77 | 13.62 | 4176.35 |
Grant | 28,077 | 7.09 | 47.03 | 0.84 | 0.73 | 47.98 | 35.48 | 47,829 | 33.04 | 19.47 | 3961.21 |
Guadalupe | 4,390 | 1.45 | 15.76 | 1.59 | 0.64 | 76.67 | 21.53 | 46,909 | 26.26 | 20.11 | 3029.77 |
Harding | 569 | .27 | 48.68 | 0.18 | 0 | 42.88 | 41.52 | 52,011 | 36.2 | 9.06 | 2125.48 |
Hidalgo | 4,230 | 1.23 | 37.64 | 0.24 | 0.12 | 58.84 | 24.1 | 55,723 | 25.46 | 21.36 | 3438.53 |
Lea | 72,985 | 16.62 | 32.54 | 3.38 | 0.75 | 60.76 | 22.06 | 67,109 | 13.52 | 19.03 | 4391.55 |
Lincoln | 20,624 | 4.27 | 60.53 | 0.92 | 0.49 | 32.98 | 33.63 | 49,995 | 31.81 | 16.51 | 4831.11 |
Los Alamos | 19,771 | 181.18 | 70.03 | 0.97 | 5.75 | 17.93 | 74.59 | 141,345 | 16.81 | 5.29 | 109.123 |
Luna | 25,488 | 8.6 | 28.21 | 1.09 | 0.87 | 67.63 | 17.51 | 41,383 | 27.85 | 23.87 | 2965.18 |
McKinley | 69,785 | 12.8 | 8.23 | 0.48 | 1.28 | 13.24 | 20.08 | 47,443 | 16.62 | 32.13 | 5451.06 |
Mora | 4,128 | 2.14 | 17.61 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 80.86 | 24.17 | 43,873 | 39.97 | 27.38 | 1926.25 |
Otero | 69,483 | 10.51 | 45.54 | 3.36 | 1.33 | 39.67 | 31.55 | 52,799 | 20.64 | 18.57 | 6612.56 |
Quay | 8,394 | 2.92 | 49.02 | 1.33 | 0.27 | 45.51 | 25.02 | 42,121 | 31.33 | 24 | 2873.95 |
Rio Arriba | 40,953 | 6.99 | 13.4 | 0.49 | 0.54 | 69.52 | 25.39 | 57,700 | 25.29 | 20.35 | 5860.87 |
Roosevelt | 18,988 | 7.76 | 48.94 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 43.76 | 26.8 | 56,010 | 16.64 | 18.27 | 2446.05 |
Sandoval | 159,345 | 42.95 | 42.33 | 2 | 1.53 | 39.62 | 43.66 | 81,376 | 21.78 | 9.22 | 3710.19 |
San Juan | 120,629 | 21.86 | 36.12 | 0.53 | 0.7 | 20.16 | 28.39 | 53,407 | 20.32 | 21.78 | 5517.23 |
San Miguel | 26,694 | 5.65 | 17.68 | 1 | 0.61 | 76.7 | 32.48 | 47,036 | 28.21 | 25.16 | 4721.51 |
Santa Fe | 158,548 | 82.99 | 43.09 | 0.77 | 1.39 | 49.3 | 49.8 | 75,033 | 26.75 | 12.36 | 1910.38 |
Sierra | 11,488 | 2.75 | 63.46 | 0.39 | 0.65 | 29.78 | 30.19 | 36,515 | 40.87 | 23.34 | 4181.21 |
Socorro | 16,897 | 2.54 | 33.51 | 0.81 | 1.91 | 50 | 23.34 | 47,397 | 23.59 | 26.64 | 6646.39 |
Taos | 35,037 | 15.91 | 38.46 | 0.24 | 0.57 | 52.8 | 43.29 | 62,015 | 29.93 | 16.84 | 2202.37 |
Torrance | 15,737 | 4.7 | 49.99 | 1.14 | 0.57 | 42.96 | 21.43 | 56,062 | 24.81 | 16.37 | 3345.21 |
Union | 4,055 | 1.06 | 53.42 | 1.45 | 0.05 | 40.59 | 21.28 | 43,560 | 24.44 | 22.36 | 3825.05 |
Valencia | 80,677 | 75.63 | 32.09 | 1.13 | 0.56 | 60.58 | 30.73 | 59,168 | 21.44 | 17.25 | 1066.74 |