New Mexico is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. Inhabited by Native American populations for many centuries, it has also been part of the Imperial Spanish viceroyalty of New Spain, part of Mexico, and a U.S. territory.  Nicknames include: Cactus State, The Colorful State, Land of Enchantment, Land of Sunshine, New Andalusia, The Outer Space State, and The Spanish State.  It was admitted to the Union as the 47th state on January 6, 1912.  New Mexico has Populated Places in 33 counties...