Who first explored Arizona and New Mexico?
Spanish Period, 1528-1821
| 1528-1536 | Eight-year odyssey of Cabeza de Vaca and his shipwrecked companions stirs interest in American continental exploration. |
|---|---|
| 1582-1583 | Antonio de Espejo, a miner, enters New Mexico and Arizona looking for rich minerals. |
What did the Spanish call New Mexico?
Nuevo México is often incorrectly believed to have taken its name from the nation of Mexico. However, it was named by Spanish explorers who believed the area contained wealthy Amerindian cultures similar to those of the Aztec Empire (centered in the Valley of Mexico), and called the land the “Santa Fe de Nuevo México”.
When was New Mexico found?
January 6, 1912
New Mexico/Founded
When did the United States first claim New Mexico?
22, 1846. On this day in 1846, Gen. Stephen Kearny (1794-1848) established the Territory of New Mexico as a U.S. possession.
Who was New Mexico founded by?
In 1598 the first Spanish settlement was established on the Rio Grande River by Juan de Onate; in 1610 Santa Fe was founded and made the capital of New Mexico….New Mexico.
| flower | yucca (1927) |
|---|---|
| bird | roadrunner (1949) |
| fish | cutthroat trout (1955) |
| vegetables | chili and frijol (1965) |
| gem | turquoise (1967) |
What is the smallest city in New Mexico?
The smallest municipality by population is Grenville with 38 residents. The largest municipality by land area is also Albuquerque which spans 187.73 sq mi (486.2 km2), while Virden is the smallest at 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)….List of municipalities.
| Name | Edgewood |
|---|---|
| County(ies) | Santa Fe |
| Population (2020) | 6,174 |
| Population (2010) | 3,735 |
| Change | +65.3% |
What is the New Mexico state flower?
Yucca flower
New Mexico/State flower