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New Mexico was part of Mexico until 1846, when Mexico lost the Mexican-American war and was forced to yield all its territories of the present American South (southwest).
So basically, because it was theirs in the first place.
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Is a raffle legal in New Mexico?
if you want to have a raffle is it legal in state New Mexico
Why did the us want to claim New Mexico?
Because New Mexico had U.S. people and towns in it
What does New Mexico today have in common with the New Mexico of 1880?
because in 1800's New Mexico could do what ever they want and now they don't and cows in New Mexico don't go moo they go poo
Which president did New Mexico pick in 2004?
Georgia W. Bush carried New Mexico in 2004 if that is what you want to know.
Is it illegal for an employer to tape record an employee without their knowledge in New Mexico?
email or call your New Mexico bar association if you want a reliable answer .
Which state is farther north New Mexico or Louisiana?
Its New Mexico.
Want to fill out application for Dollar General in Las Cruces New Mexico?
Yes
Can you walk from British Columbia to New Mexico?
Of course, if you want to spend a year that way . . .
What news spread about New Mexico that drew many new traders?
alot of sex slavery due to the fact that now a days you want a sex slave you go to New Mexico to trade for a sex slave (1999 act jefferson white vs the people of New Mexico)
What state is larger New Mexico or Arkansas?
new mexico
Is Cancun in New Mexico?
Cancun is in Mexico, not in New Mexico.
What mountain state borders Texas Oklahoma and Mexico?
New Mexico qualifies as such.
