About New Mexico

Sitting on the eastern shoulder of Texas, New Mexico is on the southern border of the United States just to the north of Mexico. Today, this state is just as well known for the controversy over illegal aliens coming into the country through the Mexican border as it is for the Navajo Indians that occupied the land in its earlier years. It joined the union in 1912 as the 47th state.

While there are some beautiful mountain ranges and deserts that many visitors have stopped to enjoy, most of the attention that this state gets centers on aliens of one sort or another. The coastal towns of the state are in conflict with Mexican Mafia gangs which are crossing the borders and bringing violence and drugs along with it.

In Roswell, the town has long been overrun with excited and curious believers in the Roswell alien spaceship crash, which enthusiasts believe was covered up and hidden by the government. This type of alien has actually made a positive impact on the state, attracting a lot of visitors who would otherwise not think twice about going to the beach instead.

The capital city is Santa Fe, where visitors can revel in the arts, dine at some of the best restaurants, and take historic tram tours of the city. This city is also known for boutiques that offer unique shopping experiences and many historical museums.

Cities in New Mexico