The first inhabitants of this southwestern state were Native Americans of the Clovis culture. New Mexico is a leader in nuclear, solar, and geothermal energy research and development.
Great tourist attractions include the San Miguel Mission in Santa Fe, Carlsbad Caverns National Park?, Chaco Canyon, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta?, the UFO Landing Site in Roswell and the International UFO Museum?, also in Roswell.
Other cities include:
Albuquerque
Rio Ranche
Roswell