Central Region - With two interstate highways crossing in the middle of the state, visitors can easily experience both the natural and man-made attractions in the region. The Jémez, Zia, Santa Ana, Sandia, Isleta, Santa Domingo, San Felipe and Cochití Pueblos are all located in the area. Each pueblo has much for visitors to explore, including Las Vegas-style casinos, golf courses, visitor centers and more. Don't forget a stop over at Albuquerque.

Remnants of the romantic Old West abound in the northeast, which had more than its share of cowboys and outlaws. Still visible in many locations are deep wagon-wheel ruts left by travelers on the Santa Fe Trail, which was established 175 years ago and stretch from Missouri to downtown Santa Fe.

The Northwest Region, also known as Indian Country, is home to a significant portion of America's largest Indian reservation, the Navajo Nation, as well as the pueblos of Zuni, Acoma and Laguna. The region hosts the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial held yearly in the city of Gallup.

North Central Region - An excellent choice for a sightseeing adventure is the Enchanted Circle, an 86-mile scenic-driving tour that connects several picturesque towns around and through the highest Rocky Mountain peaks in New Mexico and theTaos Ski Valley.

New Mexico's Southeast Region is an excellent destination for Billy the Kid buffs as well as those who want to explore the state's history and scenic beauty. The Kid's grave, next to the Old Fort Sumner Museum, sits down the road from Fort Sumner State Monument and the Bosque Redondo Memorial.

New Mexico's Southwest Region, home to the first designated wilderness in the country, offers boundless opportunities to enjoy the state's natural landscape and exhilarating history. Shop and dine at Las Cruces, New Mexico's second largest city. At Hatch, don't miss the Chili Celebrations every Labor Day weekend

Area code for all of New Mexico: 505

Land area: 121,599 square miles, including 234 square miles of inland water. New Mexico is the 5th largest state in area (behind Alaska, Texas, California and Montana)

Highest point: Wheeler Peak (13,161 feet)

Lowest point: Red Bluff Reservoir southeast of Carlsbad (2,842 feet)

State capital: Santa Fe, the oldest government seat in the U.S.

Statehood day: Jan. 6, 1912 (47th state in the Union)

State grass: Blue Grama
State flower: Yucca
State tree: Piñon
State bird: Roadrunner
State fish: Río Grande Cutthroat Trout
State animal: Black Bear
State insect: Tarantula Hawk Wasp
State fossil: Coelophysis (“SEE-LAFISIS” is the state’s only Triassic dinosaur)
State vegetables: Chile and Frijoles (pinto beans). (Technically, however, chile is classified as a fruit.)
State cookie: Bizcochito
State gem: Turquoise
State question: Red or Green? (pertains to chile)
State languages: English and Spanish