New Mexico lies in the heart of the great Southwest. With an area of 121,666 square miles, only four other states, Alaska, Texas, California and Montana, have a greater landmass than New Mexico. It is more than one hundred times larger than Rhode Island, the smallest state in America. Within New Mexico, there are flat, dry plains, towering hills, tablelands of startling beauty, and great mountain ranges. New Mexico's average annual temperature is 55.2 degrees F. Its average summer temperature is 72 degrees F and its average winter temperature is 38 degrees F. New Mexico has an average of 350 days per year of sunshine hence it has been called the SUNSHINE STATE.
New Mexico has a rich and exciting history founded on the tri-cultures, Native American, Hispanic, Anglo, which comprise its wonderful and diverse culture.
Albuquerque is located in the central part of New Mexico and is its largest city. It is a beautiful city, which cascades into the Sandia Mountains on the east. The famous Rio Grande River meanders Albuquerque's north and south valley, and it is bordered on the west by startling volcanic cliffs.
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