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New Mexico state detailed roads map with cities

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Highway map of New Mexico state. Detailed highways and roads map of New Mexico state with cities and towns. New Mexico road map with exit numbers.
New Mexico detailed map
New Mexico roads map
Highway map of New Mexico 2021. Free road map of New Mexico state.
Funny and true nicknames of the state New Mexico
  • Land of Enchantment (currently used on license plates)
  • Land of Sunshine (predates "Land of Enchantment"; this earlier  nickname highlighted the large percentage of sunshine received  statewide)

  • The Land of Enchantment: Due to the fact that New Mexico receives about seventy percent sunshine year-round, this state was first coined “The Sunshine State.” But, Florida laid claim to this name instead. Thus, New Mexico became known as an “enchanter” by its rich and varied landscapes of desert, mountains, and forests.
What are the unofficial nicknames of New Mexico state?
  • Otro: A Spanish word that possibly meant “Mexico.”
  • New Andalusia: Named after the southern region of Spain known for its blending of culture and beauty.
  • Cactus State: Cacti, a desert-dwelling plant, grows copiously in New Mexico, particularly along the southern border.
  • Land of the Cactus
  • The Colorful State: The different types of rock sediment is very colorful. New Mexico shares this nickname with Colorado.
  • The Spanish State: Because it borders Mexico, its cultural background is steeped in Spanish tradition, and it boasts a large population of Spanish-speaking people.
  • Land of Sunshine: Appeared on license plates before 1941.
  • The Sunshine State
  • The Land of the Delight Makers: Offered as a suggestion by George Wharton from Adolf Bandelier’s book, The Delight Makers. It was thought to highlight New Mexico’s influence on art and literature.
  • The Land of Opportunity: Because of its natural beauty and free land, New Mexico hoped to fulfill the hope and aspirations of its settlers.
  • The Land of the Heart’s Desire
  • The Outer Space State: This nickname is in reference to the Roswell incident during which a UFO allegedly crashed in the desert near the town of Roswell.
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