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New Mexico History

These 15 Photos Of New Mexico In The 1960s Are Mesmerizing

By Juliet White | Published February 25, 2016

The 1960s was a momentous decade, both internationally and at home. It was a time of upheaval, change, and progress. Every part of the nation was affected by these shifts, including the Land of Enchantment. Here are 15 images that show what life was like in New Mexico during the 1960s.

1. During the 1960s everyone was focused on space and New Mexico was no exception. This image depicts the 1963 liftoff of the Little Joe II Launch Vehicle from the White Sands Missile Range.

2. A photo of a Cold War aircraft, taken at a New Mexico base in 1965.

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3. This train was traveling between Cumbres Pass and Chama when this picture was snapped in 1966.

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4. A coal tower, also in Chama.

5. The Anaconda Company Bluewater Mill, a large uranium mill, located near Grants.

6. St. John's College in Santa Fe during the 1960s.

7. But not everything in New Mexico was about changing technology. The family road trip remained popular. Pictured is a 1959 Cadillac, parked in Valley of Fires, near Carrizozo.

8. People still wondered at the lava flow at El Malpais National Monument...

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9. ...And hung out at Bottomless Lakes State Park, near Roswell.

10. The red rocks around Jemez Springs have always been awe-inspiring.

11. The Gila Wilderness during the 1960s.

12. The view from the eastern portion of Route 66 in New Mexico.

13. The church at Picuris Pueblo, near Taos.

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14. This photo was captured at Taos Pueblo in 1963.

15. The Denny's on Highway 66, Gallup.

Were you a New Mexico resident during the 1960s? Share your recollections in the comments.

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