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Here are 10 Quirky Facts about New Mexico You Probably Never Knew

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Hey there, fellow New Mexicans! Think you know everything about our enchanting state? Get ready to be surprised by these 10 quirky facts that showcase just how unique and fascinating New Mexico truly is. From being home to the largest hot air balloon festival in the world to having a town dedicated to all things UFO and alien-related, New Mexico is full of interesting tidbits that even many locals may not know. So sit back and enjoy learning some new trivia about the place we’re lucky to call home – the one and only Land of Enchantment!

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New Mexico is home to the quirky space alien-themed town of Roswell. Known for alleged alien sightings and UFO crashes, Roswell hosts space-alien conventions, UFO museums, and extraterrestrial cosplayers.

 

The “Breaking Bad” house in Albuquerque had to install fencing due to fans throwing pizzas on the roof to mimic a famous scene from the hit TV show set in New Mexico.

There is a small town called Las Vegas located in New Mexico, about 700 miles from the more famous Las Vegas, Nevada. The New Mexico version was once frequented by Old West outlaws like Billy the Kid and Jesse James.

Credit: https://www.visitlasvegasnm.com/

Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico recreated authentic dinosaur sounds using CT scans of a Parasaurolophus skull to visualize the air passages and determine what noises it would have made.

 

Despite being a southwestern desert state, New Mexico is home to the Bandera Ice Cave, which is located inside an old lava tube and believed to be over 3,400 years old.

 

New Mexico has more PhDs per capita than any other U.S. state, thanks to research facilities like Sandia National Labs, Los Alamos, and several land management agencies headquartered there.

 

It’s illegal to dance while wearing a sombrero in New Mexico. This strange law is still on the books.

 

About 75% of roads in New Mexico are unpaved, as the large state is sparsely populated outside of major cities. The many dirt roads make it a great state for off-road exploration.

 

There are more cattle than people in New Mexico. The state has under 20 people per square mile but around 13,500 ranches covering over 60% of its land area.

 

Albuquerque is home to the world’s largest hot air balloon festival. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta attracts hundreds of balloons and thousands of spectators each October.

Credit: https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/balloon-fiesta/

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