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∙ 14y agoA man named Francisco de Ibarra was looking for gold mines far to the north of Mexico in 1563, and called the area Nuevo Mexico. [Nuevo means New.] He reported what he found as being in "a New Mexico. But the name was officially established by Juan de Ornate when he was made the first governor of the new Province of New Mexico in 1598.
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∙ 13y agoIt became official when Juan de Onate was named the first Governor.
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∙ 13y agoFrom Mexico, "Place of Mexliti" an Aztec god or leader.
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What is new mexicos state flowers name?
Yucca flower, the blossom of the yucca plant.
What is the 47 and 48 states?
47 is New Mexicos state number. 47 is New Mexicos state number.
What is new Mexicos fruit?
There is currently no state fruit for New Mexico
What is new mexicos state birthday?
January 6th, 1912
What is the meaning of land of Enchantment?
new mexicos nick name
What is the rank in population in New Mexicos?
New Mexico is the 36th Most populated US State.
What is New Mexicos state fruit?
the New Mexico state fruit is the Tayberry I question this answer. I'd like to see documentation.
What is New Mexicos State Statue for robbery?
Into two usually contradictory parts or opinions.
What is New Mexicos original name?
Territorio de Nuevo Mexico (Spanish for Territory of New Mexico)
What is the Origin name of New Brunswick?
Most people contribute the name origin of New Brunswick to English explorers, naming it after Brunswick county in the UK.Others contribute it to German settlers, who named it after the German state, Braunschweig.
What did new mexicos involvement in the spanish american war show?
The involvement of new Mexicos in the Spanish American war showed solidarity.
Why did the new Mexicans name new mexicos nickname land of enchantment?
the nickname was given because of its rich history and scenic beauty
