New Mexico

geographical name

state in the southwestern U.S. bordering on Mexico; capital Santa Fe area 121,593 square miles (314,926 square kilometers), population 2,059,179

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“New Mexico.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Mexico. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.

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