1. In 1935, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was established in New Mexico to provide employment to young men during the Great Depression. The CCC helped build infrastructure and develop natural resources in the state, including parks, trails, and fire lookout towers.

2. On April 14, 1818, the United States and Spain signed the Treaty of Limits, which established the boundary between the two countries in the Southwest. The treaty marked the end of Spanish colonial rule in the region and paved the way for increased settlement by Americans.

3. In 1986, a severe drought hit New Mexico, causing major crop losses and water shortages. The drought lasted for nearly five years and had a significant impact on the state's agriculture industry and economy.

4. On April 14, 1824, Santa Fe became the capital of the newly established Mexican territory of Santa Fe de Nuevo México. The city had previously served as the capital of the Spanish province of Santa Fe, and its selection as the capital of the new territory reflected its strategic location and importance as a trade center.

5. In 1947, the Roswell UFO incident occurred when a mysterious object crashed on a ranch in southeastern New Mexico. Although officials initially claimed that the object was a weather balloon, many people believe that the incident involved extraterrestrial activity. The incident has become a popular topic in conspiracy theories and has attracted numerous tourists to the area.