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Four hundred years ago, Don Juan de Oñate made his historic trek into what is now New Mexico in search of gold. ... How We Got Our Name; There are multiple theories as to how Las Cruces got its name. One theory suggests that sometime during the 18th Century, a bishop, a priest, a Mexican Army colonel, a captain,
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www.lascrucescvb.org/html/las_cruces__new_mexico_histor...
www.lascrucescvb.org/html/las_cruces__new_mexico_history.html
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New Mexico used to belong to Mexico, as did much of California and Texas. IT WAS NAMED AFTER MARCO POLO'S WIFE "MEXICO". Somehow I doubt the Marco Polo wife answer. Marco Polo was Italian, Central America was explored and conquere...
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_did_New_Mexico_get_its_na...
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In 1540, the Spanish conquistador Coronado trekked through the area known today as New Mexico in search of the fabled seven cities of gold. New Mexico, called the "Land of Enchantment," was the 47th state, entering the Union in 1912. Part of the "Old West," New Mexico was a place known for cowboys and cattle drives.
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www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/nm
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New Mexico was once part of Mexico along with Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Wyoming. Then when the American Territories separated it from Mexico the states we now call New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and Utah be...
http://answers.ask.com/Society/Other/how_did_new_mexico...
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An introduction to New Mexico that includes information about the state capitol, how the state got its name, the state's nicknames, how the state citizens are addressed, and the state quarter. ... THE STATE NAME: ... The "Land of Enchantment" describes New Mexico's scenic beauty and its rich history. This legend was placed on...
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www.netstate.com/states/intro/nm_intro.htm
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A common practice in archaeology is to name a site after some prominent feature in the area, such as a ... To assure that the pueblo would not be destroyed, they generously donated the site and surrounding 15 acres of land to the Archaeological Conservancy, a nonprofit organization based in Albuquerque, New Mexico,
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www.umich.edu/~newsinfo/MT/94/Dec94/mt5d94.html
www.umich.edu/~newsinfo/MT/94/Dec94/mt5d94.html
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Brief history of how Los Lunas, New Mexico came to be, and how it got its name. The Luna-Otero Mansion still stands today as a historical landmark and serves the public as a fine restaurant. ... Los Lunas, New Mexico ... The Legend Behind the Town and its Name; [reprinted courtesy of The Luna Mansion]
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www.wcp-nm.com/ll/llpg03.htm
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The online site for the town of Cuba, New Mexico. Includes town information and information on surrounding areas and businesses. ... There are several stories that explain how Cuba got its name. ... The Cuba area is known for its wildlife and beautiful views. Cuba, and indeed all of New Mexico, is known for its spectacular sunsets.
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www.cubanewmexico.com/
www.cubanewmexico.com/
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Hi, Mexico got its name from the name of the peoples that populated the land that we know today as Mexico. These people were the ... Later a bunch of conquistadors called a land far north the "New Mexico" and said that land was as rich as the first Mexico in order receive attention and founds to conquer the land.
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answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090122173453AAHJ...
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