The capital of New Mexico is Santa Fe.
The Postal Code for New Mexico: NM
Typical abbreviations for New Mexico: N.M., N.Mex.
Time Zone:
The state of New Mexico is in the Mountain Time (MST/MDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of New Mexico refer to themselves: New Mexican
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, New Mexico has a population of 1,954,599 people.
This represents 0.65% of the national total, making it the 36th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 1,954,599 | +1.49% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 1,925,985 | +1.33% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 1,900,620 | +1.23% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 1,877,598 | +1.20% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 1,855,353 | +1.23% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 1,832,783 | +0.76% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 1,819,046 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of New Mexico is 121,589 square miles (314,914.06 km²).
This represents 3.20% of the national total.
New Mexico ranks as the 5th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of New Mexico is 16.11 people per square mile (6.22 people/km²).
New Mexico ranks 45th in population density.
Nickname for New Mexico: "The Land of Enchantment"
State Motto: "Crescit Eundo" (It grows as it goes)
State Bird: Roadrunner (geococcyx californianus)
State Tree: Pinyon (pinus edulis)
State Flower: Yucca Flower (yucca glauca)
State Song: "O, Fair New Mexico" (Asi es Nuevo Mejico)
Statehood:
New Mexico became the 47th state on Jan 6, 1912.
Useful State Links
The state website for New Mexico can be found at:
The portal for New Mexico tourism:
For information about New Mexico fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
For information about New Mexico hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Albuquerque | 494,236 | 35 |
| 2 | Las Cruces | 82,671 | |
| 3 | Santa Fe | 70,631 | |
| 4 | Rio Rancho | 66,599 | |
| 5 | Roswell | 45,199 | |
| 7 | Farmington | 43,161 | |
| 8 | Alamogordo | 36,245 | |
| 9 | Clovis | 33,357 | |
| 10 | Hobbs | 29,006 | |
| 11 | Carlsbad | 25,300 | |
| 12 | Gallup | 19,378 | |
| 13 | Las Vegas | 14,020 | |
| 14 | Deming | 14,876 | |
| 15 | Sunland Park | 14,089 | |
Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 4 (West) |
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| Census Division: 8 (Mountain) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 35 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region VI / Region 6 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-NM |
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