New Mexico becomes the 47th state in 1912, nicknamed the Land of Enchantment, known for it's Hispanic, Native American culture and cuisine. Also testing of Atomic bomb, sighting of UFOs, desert, mountains. Happy Statehood Day.

[u/LoneWolfIndia]

[u/DocLat23]

My great grandfather Roman L Baca, was the last speaker of the House of Representatives for the Territory of New Mexico and the first speaker for the State of New Mexico.

[u/Own_Violinist_4714 → u/DocLat23]

that's dope as fuck. and i thought my roots ran deep.

[u/AdvanceShoddy5841]

Don't forget giant mutant ants...

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And roadrunners.

[u/machinemanboosted]

Wow. I didn't even know it was our statehood day!

[u/Hoffmeisterfan]

Where is the first pic taken?