1. In 1998, the Albuquerque Isotopes were officially announced as the new Triple-A affiliate of the Florida Marlins. The Isotopes have become a beloved team in New Mexico, creating a strong fan base and bringing professional baseball to the state.

2. On April 10, 1976, the nuclear disaster at the Church Rock Uranium Mill occurred. It was the largest radioactive disaster in United States history, spilling over 1,000 tons of solid radioactive waste and approximately 90 million gallons of contaminated water into the nearby Rio Puerco. The disaster had lasting effects on the environment and the health of nearby residents.

3. New Mexican author Rudolfo Anaya, best known for his novel "Bless Me, Ultima," was born on April 10, 1937, in Pastura, New Mexico. Anaya's novels often explore New Mexican and Chicano cultural identity, earning him numerous awards and recognition in the literary world.

4. The New Mexico Museum of Art opened its doors to the public on April 10, 1917. The museum, located in Santa Fe, houses an extensive collection of art from the Southwest United States, including works from artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe and Fritz Scholder.

5. On April 10, 1865, Confederate General John S. Mosby's Raiders attacked and captured the mail-coach en route from Santa Fe to Independence. The attack was part of an ongoing conflict known as the Civil War in the West, which saw skirmishes and battles between Confederate and Union forces in the New Mexico Territory.