New Mexico
What river runs through the length of New Mexico?
Rio Grande
True or false: Pumpkins are a kind of vegetable
False! Pumpkins are a kind of fruit
Which type of bird is associated with Thanksgiving?
Turkeys
Where is the largest annual international balloon fiesta held?
Albuquerque, New Mexico
What are the Sandia Mountains named after?
Sandia means "watermelon" in Spanish
What symbol is featured on the New Mexico flag?
Zia
True or false: Halloween is a national holiday
False
Which mammals are known for gathering nuts and seeds prepare for winter?
Squirrels
What decade did the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta start?
1970's
True or false: The Sandia Peak Tram is the longest aerial tram in the world
False! It was the longest in the world at one point, but now it is the longest tram in North and South America
What is the state flower?
Yucca
What country started the tradition of carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns?
Ireland
What day does fall start annually?
Autumnal equinox, usually September 22nd or 23rd
What century was the first hot air balloon invented?
1700s/18th century
What decade was the Sandia Peak Tramway built?
1960's
Which artist has a dedicated museum in New Mexico?
Georgia O'Keeffe
Which US state produced the most pumpkins?
Illinois
What day does fall end annually?
Winter solstice; This year that is on December 21st
How many balloons went up during the first Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta?
13
Which national forest includes the Sandia Mountains?
Cibola National Forest
What year did New Mexico become a state?
1912
Which phrase did children originally use instead of "trick or treat"?
Belsnickel!
What was the first US state to officially recognize Thanksgiving as a holiday?
New York
What year was the current record set for highest altitude a hot air balloon has ever flown?
2005
What is the highest elevation of the Sandia Mountains?
The Sandia Crest is about 11,000 feet in elevation