The New Mexico Tourist

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 )

Calendar Highlights

February:

Black History Month

1st Week
          • Burn Awareness Week

2nd Week
          • Celebration of Love Week
          • Random Acts of Kindness Week

3rd Week
          • Love Your Pet Week

  1 Freedom Day
  2 Groundhogs Day
  6 World Nude Day (adults only)
14 Valentines Day
16 President's Day
19 Japanese-American Internment Day of Remembrance
24 Mardi Gras Day
      Shrove Tuesday
25 Ash Wednesday