New Mexico

Capital: Santa Fe

Population: 1,819,046

Entered the Union: January 6, 1912

As the: 47th state

Motto: Crescit Eundo (It Grows As It Goes)

Nickname: Land of Enchantment

Origin of Name: From the country of Mexico

Major Industries: Energy, nuclear, soloar and geothermal research and development; uranium and potasium salts, food products, chemicals, transportation equipment, lumber, and stone, clay and glass products; livestock, cotton, and pecans

Historical Sites: Fort Union, Billy the Kid momentos in Lincoln, and the Chaco Culture National Historic Park

Points of Interest: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Inscription Rock at El Morro National Monument, and the White Sands and Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monuments