New Mexico, USA

New Mexico occupies a distinctive part of the United States, with geography that ranges across open grasslands, volcanic mesas and high-country river valleys. Its cities and smaller communities are linked by landscapes that have long shaped travel, settlement and local identity. The area’s history reflects Indigenous and Hispanic traditions, the Santa Fe Trail, ranching and railroad settlement, leaving a rich mix of historic places and cultural traditions. Today, ranching, public services, small businesses and outdoor travel contribute to an economy and way of life that vary markedly from one part of New Mexico to another.