Getting to know New Mexico

The state directly WEST of New Mexico is...

• Utah

• Colorado

• Texas

• Arizona

New Mexico used to be a part of which TWO other countries?

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Mexico

• Texas

New Mexico became a state in

• 1865

• 1900

• 1912

• Never, we are still a territory.

New Mexico is known as the

• Chile State

• Land of Enchantment

• Show Me State

• Desert State

The Capital of New Mexico is

• Albuquerque

• Las Cruces

• Santa Fe

• El Paso

Our state flag showcases an image of a/an

• Zia

• Xia

• Red Sun

• Tribal Stamp

New Mexico is the ____________ largest state, in terms of land area.

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

New Mexico's population is approximately...

• 1.5 million

• 500 thousand

• 2.1 million

• 8 million

If you travel across New Mexico (East ➡️⬅️West) you will go....

• about 650 miles

• 50 miles

• almost 350 miles

• 864 miles exactly

The major road North-South route through New Mexico is

• Intestate 25

• Interstate 40

• Highway 70

• Route 666