About New Mexico

New Mexico State Government: The official state Web site is a first stop for information about New Mexico.
http://www.state.nm.us/
New Mexico QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau: If you're looking for data about New Mexico, check out this page. County information is available as well.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/35000.html
New Mexico State Government: This site features direct links to an array of New Mexico-related information, including official government Web sites, laws, taxes, and other general resources.
http://GovSpot.com/state/nm.htm

Education Resources for New Mexico

The New Mexico Public Education Department: The Web site of the state Department of Education supplies resources and information about state standards.
http://sde.state.nm.us/
Educational Resources for New Mexico: The U.S. Department of Education provides this list of links to state and federal educational resources.
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_id=nm
RETA: Regional Educational Technology Assistance focuses on helping teachers and administrators integrate technology into education. This Web site includes a searchable database of lesson plans.
http://reta.nmsu.edu/
New Mexico Reading Initiative: This Web site from New Mexico Reading Initiative provides information on grants and approaches to improving literacy.
http://reta.nmsu.edu/reading/
Land of Enchantment Book Award: Students in grade 3 through 9 help choose the authors who will be honored with this award.
http://www.loebookaward.com/
New Mexico Council for Teachers of English: The state affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English provides information about its publications and programs.
http://www.wnmu.org/nmcte/

Gary Paulsen: New Mexico resident Gary Paulsen writes stories about young people facing adversity, often in the wilderness. At this Web site you can learn about his background and his most recent books.
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/garypaulsen/
Welcome Judy Blume's Home Base: Former New Mexico resident Judy Blume is the author of many popular books for children. This site includes a kids' page.
http://www.judyblume.com/
Carolyn Meyer's Website: New Mexico resident Carolyn Meyer shares information about her books and her education at this Web site.
http://www.readcarolyn.com/

New Mexico: Here you will find a political map showing major towns and rivers.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?new_mexico
Color Landform Atlas: New Mexico: This site contains topographical and political maps to the county level for New Mexico, as well as a menu of links to other online information about the state.
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/nm_0.html
American Civil War New Mexico Map of Battles: This map shows two battles that took place in New Mexico during the American Civil War. You can click to descriptions of the engagements.
http://www.americancivilwar.com/statepic/nm.html
New Mexico County Outline Map: Here you will find an outline map of New Mexico with county lines.
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/states/new_mexico.gif

New Mexico: These pages from the Library of Congress focus on interesting moments in New Mexico's history.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/nm
Prehistoric Peoples of the Desert Southwest: Here you can learn about the people who lived in Arizona before the arrival of Europeans, and view photos of the ruins the prehistoric people left behind.
http://www.desertusa.com/ind1/du_peo_ancient.html
Chaco Culture National Historical Park: Learn about a culture that flourished in New Mexico around 1000 years ago. There is also information on wildlife in the area.
http://www.nps.gov/chcu/home.htm
Salinas Pueblos Missions Home Page: This Web site tells the story of the people of the Salinas valley and their encounters with the Spanish.
http://www.nps.gov/sapu/home.htm
Monterey County Historical Society: This site contains information on the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the 1848 document that ended the Mexican War, and ceded to the United States the lands that would become California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona.
http://www.mchsmuseum.com/treaty.html
The Battle of Glorieta Pass: A Shattered Dream: In March 1862, Union forces halted a Confederate plan to take control of states in the West. This National Park Service lesson plan focuses on the climactic battle of Glorieta Pass.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/91glorieta/91glorieta.htm

Southwest Native Americans: This Web site provides an overview of the histories and cultures of the Apache, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, and Zuni.
http://inkido.indiana.edu/w310work/romac/swest.htm
Tribal Index: From 1890 to 1930, Edward Curtis photographed members of Native American tribes. You can see some of those photographs, which include pictures of Navajo and Apache, at this Web site.
http://www.curtis-collection.com/tribalindex.html
Gran Quivira: A Blending of Cultures in a Pueblo Indian Village: This National Park Service lesson plan focuses on Gran Quivira, where Pueblo culture thrived until the 17th century. Maps and photos are included.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/66gran/66gran.htm
From Revolution to Reconstruction: Biographies: Geronimo, His own story: Here you can find the autobiography of Geronimo, the famous Apache leader who spent part of his career in New Mexico.
http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/B/geronimo/geronixx.htm
Ancient Cultures of the Southwest: The Logan Museum of Anthropology at Wisconsin's Beloit University provides this wonderful online exhibit, which features historical backgrounds, timelines, and artifacts. Featured cultures include the Anasazi, the Mogollon, the Mimbres, and the Casa Grandes.
http://www.beloit.edu/~museum/logan/southwest/index.htm

American International Rattlesnake Museum—Albuquerque: Learn about rattlesnakes (and how to avoid being bitten) at this Web site.
http://www.rattlesnakes.com/
National Atomic Museum: The history of the atomic bomb project is detailed at this Web site.
http://www.atomicmuseum.com/tour/index.cfm
Land Use History of the Colorado Plateau: This excellent Web site offers an in-depth look at the history of the Colorado Plateau. Click the Utah portion of the map for a look at some of the state's outstanding geological features. You can also browse subjects like People and Places from the main menu.
http://www.cpluhna.nau.edu/index.htm

PBS - Weekend Explorer - New Mexico: Smokey Bear and Billy the Kid are both featured on this PBS Web site, which focuses on Ruidoso and the Carlsbad Caverns.
http://www.pbs.org/weekendexplorer/newmexico/
NM Secretary of State: The Secretary of State's office provides some background information on the state, including history and data on cities and towns.
http://www.sos.state.nm.us/BLUEBOOK/BLUEHOME.HTM
Carlsbad Caverns National Park: You can take virtual tours of the Carlsbad Caverns at this National Park Service Web site.
http://www.nps.gov/cave/galleries.htm

Quick Facts: New Mexico: “Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government,” from the U.S. Printing office, runs down fun New Mexico facts, including the state motto, flower, and song.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/newmexico.html
New Mexico Fun Facts: The U.S. Census Bureau provides students with a set of statistics about New Mexico.
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/new_mexico.html