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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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Southwest Southeast

 
 

Calendar Highlights

May:

  • Better Sleep Month
  • Mental Health Awareness Month
  • Military Appreciation Month
  • Teacher Appreciation Month

1st Week
          • Astronomy Week

2nd Week
          • Nurses Week

4th Week
          • Pickle Week

  1 May Day
  2 Teacher Day
  4 Star Wars Day: "May the fourth be with you." 
  5 Cinco de Mayo
13 Frog Jumping Day
14 Mother's Day
20 Armed Forces Day
29 Memorial Day


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New Mexico - Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for New Mexico Issued by the National Weather Service
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  Red Flag Warning - NMZ103 (?) (New Mexico)
FIRE WEATHER PRODUCT Issued At: 2011-03-15T21:34:00 Expired At: 2011-03-18T03:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/
  Red Flag Warning - NMZ103 (?) (New Mexico)
FIRE WEATHER PRODUCT Issued At: 2011-03-15T21:34:00 Expired At: 2011-03-17T02:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/
  Red Flag Warning - NMZ104 (?) (New Mexico)
FIRE WEATHER PRODUCT Issued At: 2011-03-15T21:34:00 Expired At: 2011-03-17T02:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/
  Red Flag Warning - NMZ104 (?) (New Mexico)
FIRE WEATHER PRODUCT Issued At: 2011-03-15T21:34:00 Expired At: 2011-03-18T03:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/
  Fire Weather Watch - NMZ105 (?) (New Mexico)
FIRE WEATHER PRODUCT Issued At: 2011-03-15T21:34:00 Expired At: 2011-03-18T03:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/
  Fire Weather Watch - NMZ106 (?) (New Mexico)
FIRE WEATHER PRODUCT Issued At: 2011-03-15T21:34:00 Expired At: 2011-03-18T03:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/
  Red Flag Warning - NMZ107 (?) (New Mexico)
FIRE WEATHER PRODUCT Issued At: 2011-03-15T21:34:00 Expired At: 2011-03-18T03:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/
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