What interesting things are in New Mexico?

Answer 1

The largest hot air balloon festival in the world is held annually during October in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a nine-day event that draws many tourists and more than 500 balloons each year.

Answer 2

The largest hot air balloon festival in the world is held annually during October in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Rocky Mountains dominate the central part of New Mexico. New Mexico is the 5th largest U.S. state based on area and the 36th largest U.S. state based on population. Truth or Consequences is the name of a city in New Mexico. Land of Enchantment is the official nickname for New Mexico.

Answer 3

Las Cruces makes the world's largest enchilada the first weekend in October at the "Whole Enchilada Fiesta".

White Sands National Monument is a desert, not of sand, but of gleaming white gypsum crystals.

On the same desert grounds where today's space age missiles are tested, ten-thousand-year-old arrowheads have been found. New Mexican history has ranged from arrows to atoms and has embraced Indian, Spanish and Anglo cultures. Few states can claim such a distinctive past.

The leaves of the Yucca, New Mexico's state flower, can be used to make rope, baskets and sandals.

New Mexico has far more sheep and cattle than people. There are only about 12 people per square mile.

Since New Mexico's climate is so dry 3/4 of the roads are left unpaved. The roads don't wash away.

The town of Deming is known for its annual duck races.

Tens of thousands of bats live in the Carlsbad Caverns. The largest chamber of Carlsbad Caverns is more than 10 football fields long and about 22 stories high.

Answer 4

New Mexico tourism attractions include White Sands National Monument, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Abo Pueblo ruins, New Mexico State Capital, Old Town Albuquerque and the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Answer 5

Santa Fe is located at 7,199 feet above sea level, making it the highest state capital in the United States.

Answer 6

Only 0.2% of the land area is water :)