The name of the state of New Mexico comes from Mexitli, who was the great Aztec leader and god of war. His name is derived from the words mettli (moon) and xictli (navel) and thus means “navel of the moon”, but more likely means “child of the moon”. New Mexico is part of the southwestern region of the United States. Native American tribes lived in the area that is now New Mexico long before the Spanish explored it. Important cultures were founded by the Anasazi and Chaco, but they disappeared again in the 13th and 14th centuries. Around 1540, the Spanish conquistador Coronado traveled the country in search of the fabled seven golden cities of Cibola. He set off with 350 Spaniards, 300 Indians and 1000 slaves. The cities they encountered were neither big nor rich. Using the city of Hawiku as a base, Coronado conquered almost all of what is now the Southwestern United States. Later, the conquerors were followed by missionaries and settlers, and there were always armed conflicts with the Indians. New Mexico was under Spanish rule until 1821 and then under Mexican rule until 1846. There was lively trade with the American cities on the Missouri River. The Santa Fe Trail was used as a trade route, which connected the settlement centers on the Missouri through prairies and deserts with the areas in what is now the southwest of the USA over a length of approx. 1,400 kilometers. After the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), Mexico was forced to cede the territory of New Mexico to the United States, which incorporated it as a territory. On January 6, 1912, New Mexico received state status and became the 47th state in the United States. Especially because of the beautiful landscapes and the well-preserved historical sites, New Mexico has many sights. Cities like Santa Fe and Albuquerque stand out from the uniform image of American cities because homes are still built in the historic adobe style with mud bricks. Check topschoolsoflaw.com for brief history of the state of New Mexico.
New Mexico is located in the southwestern region of the United States. New Mexico is bordered by Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. Its capital city is Santa Fe. The state’s population was estimated to be 2,095,428 as of July 2019. The largest city in New Mexico is Albuquerque. New Mexico has a diverse landscape […]
The Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (IAIANCAD) was founded in 1998, as a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the culture and arts of Native Americans. Its mission is to provide educational programs, grant assistance, and cultural services to help promote the advancement of Native American culture and art. IAIANCAD […]
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) was founded in 1893 as New Mexico Normal School. It was established to provide teacher training for the state’s growing population of Hispanic and Native American children. The school quickly grew and became a four-year college in 1909, changing its name to New Mexico Normal University. In 1941, the school […]
The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology was founded in 1889 as the New Mexico School of Mines. It was originally located in Socorro, New Mexico, and it was established to provide a quality education to students interested in mining and engineering. The school quickly became known for its rigorous academic standards and its […]
New Mexico State University was founded in 1888 as the Las Cruces College. It was established to provide educational opportunities for the people of southern New Mexico and Arizona. In 1889, it became the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, and it was renamed New Mexico State University in 1960. For its first […]
Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) was founded in 1909 as a state-supported two-year college. It was initially known as the New Mexico Normal School, and its goal was to provide teacher training for the northern part of the state. The school was located in Española and would later become part of the University of New […]
Santa Fe University of Art and Design (SFUAD) was established in 1983 as The College of Santa Fe. It was founded by a group of local business leaders who wanted to create an institution dedicated to the arts and design. For the first ten years, the college offered only associate degrees, but in 1993 it […]
St. John’s College, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of St. John’s College. To learn […]
The University of New Mexico was founded in 1889 as New Mexico’s flagship institution. Originally located in Albuquerque, the university moved to its current location in the North Valley region of Albuquerque in 1895. It was originally known as New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, but changed its name to University of New […]
The University of the Southwest was founded in 1956 by a group of local business leaders who believed that higher education should be accessible to everyone. The university began as a two-year college, offering courses in general studies and business. In 1961, the college received its regional accreditation and began offering four-year bachelor’s degrees. Over […]
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) was founded in 1893 as the New Mexico Normal School. It was established to provide educational opportunities for the children of the local mining communities. The school initially operated out of a single two-room adobe building, offering a two-year program with an emphasis on training teachers. In 1909, the school’s […]
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) was founded in 1934 as the Eastern New Mexico Teacher’s College. It was created to provide education and training for teachers in the region. The school was renamed in 1940 to Eastern New Mexico College of Education and Arts and Sciences, and then again in 1949 to Eastern New Mexico […]
Overview New Mexico – the true American Southwest – is adorned with deserts, forests, cities, lakes, mountains and a vibrant Native American and Hispanic culture. New Mexico’s largest city, Albuquerque, is a tourist hotspot and has recently experienced strong growth. The old town, museums and cultural centers are extremely worth seeing. Albuquerque is also a […]
