New Mexico Facts
What was new Mexico called initially?
Nuevo México
If you want red AND green chile at a restaurant, what word do you say to your waiter?
Christmas
What is the most popular event in Santa Fe, New Mexico?
Traditional Spanish Market
What is the main attraction near Las Cruces?
White Sands National Park.
What is Taos Pueblo made of?
Taos Pueblo is made entirely of adobe, a mixture of earth, water, and straw.
What is New Mexico's state bird?
A Roadrunner
What popular breakfast food item was claimed to have originated in Albuquerque in the 1970s?
Breakfast burrito
This is the name of the trail from El Paso to Santa Fe.
The "El Camino Real"
A flowering plant native to the deserts around Las Cruces?
Desert Flora
A popular outdoor recreational area near Taos, famous for its scenic views and opportunities for rock climbing.
Rio Grande Gorge National Monument
New Mexico is known as?
Land Of Enchantment
What is Angela's favorite place to eat in Albuquerque?
Dions...
In New Mexico, it is illegal to _______ on the steps of their opera houses and hospitals.
Spit
What is the company's name that operates its commercial space flights out of Las Cruces?
Virgin Galactic
A famous American artist known for his unique style and connection to the Southwest established a renowned art colony in Taos.
Georgia O'Keeffe
New Mexico State Plant is?
Yucca Plant
What major river runs through Albuquerque?
The Rio Grande
Mexico gained independence from Spain and established Santa Fe as the capital of New Mexico in this year.
1821.
A staple crop grown in the fertile Mesilla Valley, near Las Cruces, is often used to make famous New Mexican chili dishes.
What is chile pepper.
What is the tallest peak in New Mexico?
Wheeler Peak. It stands at 13,167 feet, and the views are worth the climb.
What provides the most money for New Mexico's economy?
Oil Drilling & Gas Extraction
What current billionaire was born in Albuquerque in 1964?
Jeff Bezos
What is the popular nickname for Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is known as the "City Different” in the Land of Enchantment.
The White Sands Missile Range, located near Las Cruces, played a key role in testing what early American military technology.
What is the atomic bomb?
What is Taos known for?
Any of these answers will work: Pueblo architecture, snow skiing, and art scene.