New Mexico: state flag, capital and facts
New Mexico is a US state in the West region. Its capital is Santa Fe, and its postal abbreviation is NM. Known as the Land of Enchantment, it joined the Union on January 6, 1912 as the 47th state. Its largest city is Albuquerque.
The New Mexico state flag shows the red Zia sun symbol on a yellow field.
New Mexico at a glance
- Capital
- Santa Fe
- Largest city
- Albuquerque
- Nickname
- The Land of Enchantment
- Statehood
- January 6, 1912 (47th state)
- Region
- West
- Postal abbreviation
- NM
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Frequently asked questions
The capital of New Mexico is Santa Fe.
New Mexico is in the West region of the United States.
The postal abbreviation for New Mexico is NM.
New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment.
New Mexico became the 47th state on January 6, 1912.
New Mexico shares a land border with Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas.
The flag of New Mexico shows the red Zia sun symbol on a yellow field.