Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and Juan de Onate are a couple of the earlier explores, both exploring for Spain.
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The name of the state New Mexico was assigned by Spanish explorers in 1563. They thought that the culture in the area was similar to that in Mexico.
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Spain was the first country to send explorers and colonists to the New World.
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Manuel Alvarez was the First Lieutenant Governor of the Territory of New Mexico.
Spanish explorers established the first towns of New Spain primarily in present-day Mexico. The most notable early settlement was Mexico City, built on the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, in 1521. Other significant towns included Veracruz and Puebla, which served as important centers for trade, administration, and the spread of Spanish culture and religion. These towns laid the foundation for further exploration and colonization throughout the Americas.
to spread the Christianity
Cattle was first brought to Texas by explorers from Spain or the Spanish.
As far as I know, no president were born/lived in New Mexico.