1. The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 began on July 24th.
On July 24th, 1680, Native American tribes in New Mexico staged a successful revolt against the Spanish colonizers, driving them out of the region for over a decade. This event remains an important part of Native American history in New Mexico.

2. The Battle of Apache Canyon took place on July 24th, 1861.
During the American Civil War, Confederate and Union forces clashed in New Mexico at the Battle of Apache Canyon on July 24th, 1861. This engagement marked one of several significant battles fought in the state during the war.

3. New Mexico became a state on January 6, 1912, but July 24th is celebrated as Statehood Day.
While New Mexico officially became a state on January 6th, 1912, Statehood Day is celebrated annually on July 24th.

4. The Trinity test, the first-ever detonation of a nuclear weapon, took place in New Mexico on July 16th, 1945.
While not on July 24th specifically, the Trinity test remains an important part of New Mexico's history. The test, which took place in Alamogordo, marked the beginning of the atomic age.

5. The Santa Fe Opera House opened on July 3rd, 1957.
Though not on July 24th, the Santa Fe Opera House is an important cultural institution in New Mexico, and its opening on July 3rd, 1957, represents a significant moment in the state's artistic history.