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Did You Know New Mexico Is Home To The Uranium Capital Of The World?

by Melissa Mahoney
on Apr 3
Sign welcoming visitors to Grants, New Mexico, featuring "Historic Route 66" with decorative flames.
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A Little-Known Slice Of New Mexico History Can Be Found At This Restaurant

by Melissa Mahoney
on Jan 15
Colorful sign reading "Welcome to Andovino's Desert Crossing" at an entrance surrounded by greenery.
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The Oldest Human Footprints In North America Were Discovered At White Sands National Park In New Mexico

by Melissa Mahoney
on Oct 18
Fossilized footprints in a sandy surface, with a scale marker for reference.
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A UFO Was Sighted In New Mexico 60 Years Ago And It’s One Of The Most Credible UFO Sightings In History

by Melissa Mahoney
on Oct 9
A futuristic spacecraft hovers above a desert landscape, emitting colorful smoke while surrounded by sparse vegetation.
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Here Are The Most Dangerous Places In New Mexico After Dark

by Juliet White
on Jul 14
A roadside view featuring a neon sign for the Blue Spruce Lodge, with dark clouds overhead and various businesses nearby.

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A Trip To This Fossil Park In New Mexico Is An Adventure Like No Other

Clayton Lake State Park in New Mexico offers a unique opportunity to see well-preserved dinosaur fossils and footprints.

by E Jamar
on Jul 13
A person stands on a wooden walkway overlooking a dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation and distant hills.
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9 Surprising Firsts That New Mexico Can Proudly Claim

New Mexico has been a pioneer in various fields, from technology to food innovations.

by Brandie Erisman
on Oct 27
Wet pork breakfast burrito
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Travel To 900 A.D. This Summer When You Explore The Three Rivers Petroglyph Site In New Mexico

Explore the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site in New Mexico to see over 21,000 prehistoric rock art images.

by Courtnie Erickson
on May 11
Petroglyphs etched into large rocks, surrounded by desert landscape under a clear blue sky.
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Few People Know New Mexico Was Home To The First Public Building In America

New Mexico is home to the oldest public building in continuous use in America, the Palace of the Governors.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Apr 5
Historic building with wooden beams and columns, illuminated at dusk, along a quiet street.
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These 9 New Mexico Museums Are So Fascinating It’s Hard To Believe Admission Is Free

Explore nine unique, admission-free museums in New Mexico that offer rich insights into the state's history, art, and culture.

by Jennifer Brooks-Parker
on Jan 24
Bronze statue of a woman walking with a goat and a sheep, set against a mountainous backdrop.
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The Under-Appreciated New Mexico Cliff Dwellings You Probably Haven’t Seen But Should Visit Soon

The Puye Cliff Dwellings in New Mexico are an often overlooked ancient site where Pueblo people lived for nearly three centuries.

by Brandie Erisman
on Jul 20
Ancient cliff dwellings nestled in a rocky landscape, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
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The Great Blizzard Of 2015 Dumped 24 Inches Of Snow On New Mexico

The blizzard of 2015 in New Mexico brought record-breaking snowfall and high winds, making it a historic and dangerous winter event.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Oct 21
A vehicle stuck in deep snow on a rural road, surrounded by a snowy landscape and a fence in the background.
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Here Is What Winter Looked Like In New Mexico More Than 75 Years Ago

John Collier Jr.'s photographs document the harsh winters and daily life in New Mexico during the Great Depression and World War II.

by Monica Spencer
on Oct 21
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It’s Impossible To Forget The Year New Mexico Saw Its Single Largest Snowfall Ever

New Mexico experienced a record-breaking snowstorm in 2006, transforming the state into a winter wonderland and causing significant disruptions.

by Monica Spencer
on Oct 18
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The Old Mining Town In New Mexico With A Sinister History That Will Terrify You

Mogollon, New Mexico, is a historic ghost town known for its mining history and eerie remnants.

by Robin McClure
on Oct 17
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Take A Walk Through Historic Mesilla, New Mexico, Then Dine At The Haunted Double Eagle Restaurant

Old Mesilla is a historic town with a haunted restaurant, the Double Eagle, known for its ghostly tales and rich history.

by Clarisa Akred
on Sep 19
Historic church towers behind a gazebo in a park, with flags representing the U.S. and Mexico. Clear blue sky above.
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The Burnt Corn Pueblos In New Mexico That Still Baffles Archaeologists To This Day

The Burnt Corn Pueblos in the Galisteo Basin, New Mexico, remain a mystery due to their sudden and unexplained burning over 700 years ago.

by Courtnie Erickson
on Aug 17
A panoramic view of a green landscape with rocky outcrops under a cloudy sky.
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According To FBI Statistics, These Are The 7 Most Dangerous Cities In New Mexico For 2022

New Mexico has a high violent crime rate, with several cities experiencing significant crime levels.

by Monica Spencer
on Aug 3
A person in handcuffs stands with their hands behind their back, while an officer holds a firearm nearby.
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Ancient Human Footprints Were Discovered Among Thousands Of Fossils At White Sands National Park In New Mexico

White Sands National Park in New Mexico features ancient human and animal footprints, offering a glimpse into prehistoric life.

by Monica Spencer
on Aug 3
Footprints in the sand lead across a smooth, sunlit dune, with sparse vegetation in the background.
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A New Mexico Ghost Town That You’ve Never Heard Of Uncovers An Untold Story Of America’s History

Blackdom was the first all-black settlement in the New Mexico Territory, founded around 1902, but it eventually became a ghost town due to a series of misfortunes.

by Juliet White
on Jul 30
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