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| Area Code for New Mexico: 505 | Population: 1,616,000 | |
| Land Area: 121,666 square mile | State Capital: Santa Fe | |
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Highest Point:
Wheeler Peak 13,161 feet |
Lowest Point:
Red Bluff Reservoir 2,842 feet |
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Statehood: Jan.6, 1912. 47th State |
State Flower: Yucca | |
| State Tree: Pinon | State Bird: Roadrunner | |
| State Animal: Black Bear | State Gem: Turquoise | |
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State Fish: Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout |
State Vegetables: Chile and Pinto Beans |