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| New Mexico Facts |
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The town of Gallup, New Mexico calls itself the "Indian Capital of the World" and serves as a trading center for more than 20 different Indian groups. |
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The largest fire in New Mexico's history was ignited on May 4, 2000 in the National Park Service's Bandelier National Monument, when a controlled burn meant to clear away dry brush and prevent future wild fires leaped out of control due to high winds. |
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Since New Mexico's climate is so dry 3/4 of the roads are left unpaved. The roads don't wash away. |
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