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Photo: Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.How well do you know New Mexico? Test your knowledge on the unique culture, stunning landscapes, and rich history of this fascinating Southwestern state.
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"Land of Enchantment" was used in tourism campaigns in the 1930s and has appeared on New Mexico's license plates since 1941, but it only became the official state nickname in 1999. The name perfectly captures the state's majestic sunsets, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.
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In 1947 a mysterious object came down on a ranch near Roswell, and the US Air Force later said it was a balloon from a secret project. The town happily embraced its alien fame, with a UFO museum and a festival held every year since 1995.
Photo: Vasiliymeshko, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Every October, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta fills the sky with hundreds of colorful hot air balloons. The city's unique wind patterns, known as the "Albuquerque Box," allow pilots to take off and land in the exact same spot.
Photo: Sba2 at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5.
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Carlsbad Caverns features the Big Room, a chamber measuring over 3,500 feet long and 250 feet high. Visitors can descend into this subterranean wonderland via an elevator or a steep walking path to view stunning stalactites and stalagmites.
Photo: Eric Guinther, User:Marshman, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Hatch Valley is renowned as the "Chile Capital of the World" due to its unique soil and climate, which give the local chiles their distinct smoky flavor. The state's official question is "Red or green?", referring to your choice of chile sauce.
Photo: vxla, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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Unlike most desert dunes made of quartz, White Sands consists of pure gypsum sand. Because gypsum dissolves in water, it rarely forms sand, but the area's enclosed basin traps the mineral, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield.
Photo: uncredited National Park Service employee, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The bizcochito became the official state cookie in 1989. This crispy, butter-based cookie is traditionally flavored with anise and cinnamon and is a staple during Christmas and wedding celebrations.
Photo: John Phelan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Taos Pueblo is one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America. Its iconic multi-story adobe buildings have been maintained for centuries by plastering them annually with fresh mud.
Photo: John Mackenzie Burke, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Santa Fe sits at about 2,194 metres (7,199 feet) above sea level, making it the highest state capital in the United States, well above runner-up Cheyenne in Wyoming. Founded in 1610, it is also the oldest state capital in the country.
Photo: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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The Trinity test took place on July 16, 1945, marking the dawn of the nuclear age. The explosion was so intense that it turned the surrounding desert sand into a green, glassy radioactive residue named trinitite.
Photo: Jack W. Aeby, July 16, 1945, Civilian worker at Los Alamos laboratory, working u, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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