New Mexico, US
New Mexico: This southwestern U.
About
New Mexico is a state located in the southwestern United States. It is bordered by Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona as well as the country of Mexico.
Some key facts about New Mexico:
- Capital: Santa Fe
- Population: Around 2.1 million
- Area: 121,590 square miles (5th largest state)
- Nickname: The Land of Enchantment
New Mexico has a very diverse landscape including forests, mountains, deserts, and volcanoes. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains run north-south. Iconic natural features include the Rio Grande, Carlsbad Caverns, and White Sands National Park.
New Mexico has a unique multicultural heritage blending Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures. The state has 23 federally recognized tribes and a high percentage of Hispanic/Latino residents. Santa Fe is known for arts and culture.
Major industries include oil and gas production, government, tourism, farming, and manufacturing. The Los Alamos National Laboratory played a major role in developing the first atomic bomb during World War 2.
New Mexico is located in the arid Southwest and has an arid and mild climate. Summers are hot while winters remain relatively warm during the day but cold at night.
In summary, New Mexico is a land of incredible diversity - from its Native American traditions and Hispanic roots to its natural landscapes ranging from red rock mesas to snow-capped peaks. It offers a rich culture and untamed wilderness.
State Snapshot
New Mexico at a glance
New Mexico currently has 142 quality-checked populated place pages and 33 county pages linked on MapSof.
Mapped cities & towns
142
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
County pages
33
Open related pagesLargest city
AlbuquerquePopulation 562,540
Top linked places
Quick Facts about New Mexico
| Population | 2,106,319 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Area | 315194 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.24% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.76% |
| Easternmost point | Point(-109.050044 31.33282) |
| Northernmost point | Point(-105.624611111 36.995722222) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.5003,-106.0009 |
| Legislative body | New Mexico Legislature |
| Named for | Santa Fe de Nuevo México |
| Altitude | 6,198 feet / 1889 meters |
| Capital | Santa Fe |
| Time Zone | UTC−07:00, America/Denver |
| Local time | 18:36:33 (19th April 2026) |
| Weather | 32℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
New Mexico is located at 34°30'1"N 106°0'3"W (34.5003400, -106.0008500). It has 7 neighbors: Estado de Sonora, Estado de Chihuahua, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Utah and Arizona.
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The largest city of New Mexico is Albuquerque with a population of 562,540. Other cities include, Las Cruces population 105,096, Rio Rancho population 99,885, Santa Fe population 84,996 and Roswell population 47,596. See all New Mexico cities & populated places.
Largest Cities in New Mexico (more)
Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in New Mexico.
| City Name | County | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | Bernalillo | 562,540 |
| Las Cruces | Doña Ana | 105,096 |
| Rio Rancho | Sandoval | 99,885 |
| Santa Fe | Santa Fe | 84,996 |
| Roswell | Chaves | 47,596 |
| Farmington | San Juan | 44,156 |
| South Valley | Bernalillo | 40,976 |
| Hobbs | Lea | 39,339 |
| Clovis | Curry | 38,091 |
| Alamogordo | Otero | 32,126 |
| Carlsbad | Eddy | 29,664 |
| Gallup | McKinley | 21,253 |
| Sunland Park | Doña Ana | 18,449 |
| Los Lunas | Valencia | 16,282 |
| Deming | Luna | 13,983 |
| Las Vegas | San Miguel | 12,826 |
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of New Mexico
Official Website- McKinley County
- Otero County
- Hidalgo County
- Rio Arriba County
- Valencia County
- Chaves County
- Colfax County
- Guadalupe County
- Lincoln County
- Santa Fe County
- Catron County
- Eddy County
- Harding County
- Quay County
- Union County
- Sierra County
- Roosevelt County
- Curry County
- Bernalillo County
- Luna County
- Mora County
- Lea County
- Torrance County
- Sandoval County
- Cibola County
- Taos County
- San Miguel County
- Grant County
- San Juan County
- Los Alamos County
- De Baca County
- Socorro County
- Doña Ana County
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 25,000 | - | estimate |
| 1910 | 327,301 | 92.36% | census |
| 1920 | 360,350 | 9.17% | census |
| 1930 | 423,317 | 14.87% | census |
| 1940 | 531,818 | 20.4% | census |
| 1950 | 681,187 | 21.93% | census |
| 1960 | 951,023 | 28.37% | census |
| 1970 | 1,016,000 | 6.4% | census |
| 1980 | 1,302,894 | 22.02% | census |
| 1990 | 1,515,069 | 14% | census |
| 2000 | 1,819,046 | 16.71% | census |
| 2010 | 2,059,179 | 11.66% | census |
| 2011 | 2,080,450 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,087,309 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,092,273 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,089,568 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,089,291 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,091,630 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,091,784 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,092,741 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,096,829 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,106,319 | 0.45% | estimation process |
People born in New Mexico (86)
People born in New Mexico, including hotelier Conrad Hilton, Professional skydiver and BASE jumper Jeb Corliss, Navajo sculptor and activist Pablita Abeyta, .
More notable people
- Mangas Coloradas (Native American tribal chief) he was born in 01/01/1792
- Roberta Kelly (American musician) she was born in 23/11/1942
- Nana (warrior and chief of the Chihenne band of the Chiricahua Apache) he was born in 01/01/1800
- Jose Chavez y Chavez (Outlaw from the U.S. state of New Mexico.) he was born in 01/01/1851
- Lilith Saintcrow (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1976
- Edward Eugene Harper (American former fugitive) he was born in 01/03/1946
- Judy Herrera (American actress) she was born in 01/01/1970
- Mai Shanley (American model) she was born in 17/02/1963
- Dianna Ortiz (American nun and missionary) she was born in 02/09/1958
- William Harrell Nellis (World War II pilot for whom Nellis Air Force Base is named) he was born in 08/03/1916
- Frank Santillo (American film editor) he was born in 08/10/1912
- Popé (Tewa religious leader) he was born in 01/01/1630
- Mack Goldsbury (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1946
- Puma (fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe)
- Paul Platero (American linguist) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Phillip Davidson (United States general) he was born in 26/11/1915
- Albert Looking Elk (Taos Pueblo painter (1888-1940)) he was born in 01/01/1888
- Avery Haines (Canadian journalist) she was born in 28/11/1966
New Mexico Counties (more)
Bernalillo County
county in New Mexico, United States
Doña Ana County
county in New Mexico, United States
Santa Fe County
county in New Mexico, United States
| County Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 681,666 |
| Doña Ana County | 221,262 |
| Santa Fe County | 151,946 |
| Sandoval County | 148,904 |
| San Juan County | 123,312 |
| Valencia County | 77,574 |
| Lea County | 71,830 |
| McKinley County | 70,824 |
| Otero County | 67,967 |
| Chaves County | 64,711 |
| Eddy County | 58,418 |
| Curry County | 48,793 |
| Rio Arriba County | 38,521 |
| Taos County | 32,593 |
| San Miguel County | 27,144 |
| Grant County | 27,007 |
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Map & Images (more maps)
Map of New Mexico Na 1
New Mexico Flag Map
Counties Map of New Mexico
New Mexico Relief Map
Where Is New Mexico Located
New Mexico Cities And Towns
New Mexico County Map
New Mexico Reference Map
New Mexico Rivers And Lakes
