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Welcome to my site on New Mexico. Unlike many states in the US, New Mexico has cherished and held on to its history and culture while embracing the new world of technology, but has not compromised for either.

On the pages here you can join me through photographs as I explore New Mexico. But I don't want to replace a tour, just give you enough to tease you into wanting more.

Having grown up in Colorado, I really enjoy the mountain areas. Beautiful forests but without the severe winters. The southern areas are become a favorite with seniors escaping the suburbs. Life is more simple here, but with a special quality.

I'm not done exploring, but as I go I'll add photographs and stories here. -Don-

New Mexico joined the Union on January 6, 1912 as the 47th State. Our Capital is in Santa Fe.

New Mexico's motto is
Crescit Eundo (It Grows As It Goes).

New Mexico is known as the "Land of Enchantment."

The flag consists of the Zia Sun Symbol on a field of yellow.

New Mexico's state bird is the roadrunner ( Geococcyx californianus ).

The state flower is the Yucca ( Yucca glauca ).

The state tree is the Pinon Pine
( Pinus edulis )

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Calendar Highlights

July:


3rd week
Hug Week (July 15th - 21st)

 1 Canada Day
 4 American Independance Day
 7 Chocolate Day
14 Bastille Day
17 Ice Cream Day
20 Moon Day
24 Parents' Day


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New Mexico - Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for New Mexico Issued by the National Weather Service
  Flood Advisory - Tularosa Basin, Southern Desert, Southern Sacramento Mountains (New Mexico)
FLOOD ADVISORY Issued At: 2009-07-02T23:18:00 Expired At: 2009-07-03T02:15:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/elp/
  Short Term Forecast - Northwest Plateau (New Mexico)
Short Term Forecast Issued At: 2009-07-02T23:27:00 Expired At: 2009-07-03T01:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/
  Short Term Forecast - Northwest Mountains including Je (New Mexico)
Short Term Forecast Issued At: 2009-07-02T23:27:00 Expired At: 2009-07-03T01:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/
  Short Term Forecast - Sangre de Cristo Mountains (New Mexico)
Short Term Forecast Issued At: 2009-07-02T23:27:00 Expired At: 2009-07-03T01:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/
  Short Term Forecast - West Central Mountains (New Mexico)
Short Term Forecast Issued At: 2009-07-02T23:27:00 Expired At: 2009-07-03T01:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/
  Short Term Forecast - Central High Plains, Estancia Val (New Mexico)
Short Term Forecast Issued At: 2009-07-02T23:27:00 Expired At: 2009-07-03T01:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/
  Short Term Forecast - Southwest Mountains, Upper Gila R (New Mexico)
Short Term Forecast Issued At: 2009-07-02T23:27:00 Expired At: 2009-07-03T01:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/
  Short Term Forecast - Lincoln County High Plains, Hondo (New Mexico)
Short Term Forecast Issued At: 2009-07-02T23:27:00 Expired At: 2009-07-03T01:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/
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