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N ew Mexico beckons people outdoors for sports and recreation. People ski, snowboard, mountain bike, and hot air balloon. Spectacular mountains, riveting red canyons, glistening white sands, and limestone caverns make New Mexico nature’s geologic wonderland. There are so many places to explore! New Mexicans love their foods. They became the first to adopt an official cookie. New Mexico is also the only state with an official question: “Green or red?” The answer depends on whether the person prefers to eat red or green chilis with their food. Geography New Mexico

One of three southwestern states, New Mexico is box-shaped and landlocked . The state is 343 miles (550 km) wide and 370 miles (595 km) long. Colorado borders New Mexico to the north. Texas and the country of Mexico lock in the state to the south. Oklahoma, as well as part of Texas, lie

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