NM Trivia, Part 10

Here’s the NM trivia question for this week (it’s the LAST one):

In 1987, what did former governor Garrey Carruthers add to the New Mexico license plates to avoid confusion outside of the state?

A – An alien

B – A hot air balloon

C – U.S.A.

D – “The” before the words New Mexico

E – A rainbow

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NM Trivia, Part 9

Here’s the NM trivia question for this week:

What mineral made Silver City prosper?

A – Silver

B – Gold

C – Aluminum

D – Calcium

E – Copper

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NM Trivia, Part 8

Here’s the NM trivia question for this week:

A riot occurred in the streets of Mesilla in 1871, killing nine men and wounding 50 others. What two groups fought in this conflict?

A – Hatfields & McCoys

B – Cowboys & Sheep-herders

C – Ranchers & Townfolk

D – Republicans & Democrats

E – Red Chile fans vs. Green Chile fans

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NM Trivia, Part 7

Here’s the NM trivia question for this week:

From the top of what mountain near Raton can you see over four states?

A – Raton Big Mountain

B – I Spy Mountain

C – Capulin Mountain

D – Bruce King Peak

E – Ojo Mountain

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NM Trivia, Part 6

Here’s the NM trivia question for this week:

In the Fourth of July Canyon in the Manzano Mountains, what rare (for New Mexico) trees are found?

A – Pinon Pine

B – Pecan trees

C – Maple trees

D – Cottonwood trees

E – Elm trees

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NM Trivia, Part 5

Here’s the NM trivia question for this week:

In 1898, who filmed the first movie ever made in New Mexico?

A – Charlie Chaplin

B – Thomas A. Edison

C – Sylvestor Stallone

D – Alexander Graham Bell

E – Theodore Roosevelt

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NM Trivia, Part 4

Here’s the NM trivia question for this week:

What is the one quality about New Mexico that most artists claim brought them here?

A – Wide-open spaces

B – Spiritual openness

C – Rapid access to paint

D – Inexpensive housing

E – The light

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NM Trivia, Part 3

Here’s the NM trivia question for this week:

Bottomless Lakes State Park, east of Roswell, was New Mexico’s first what?

A – Sink hole

B – Make-out spot

C – Motocross track

D – State Park

E – Water supply

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NM Trivia, Part 2

Here’s the NM trivia question for this week:

The state flower of New Mexico is the yucca. The roots of this plant have been used for centuries as what?

A – Food

B – Medicine

C – Soap

D – Back scratcher

E – Money

If you want to play along, simply post your answer in the comment section below. The true answer will be revealed at the beginning of tomorrow’s post.

Let’s see how much you know about New Mexico.

A BIT OF TRIVIA

So here’s the trivia question of the day. See how you do.

What state names were seriously considered, other than “New Mexico,” when proposals for statehood were made? Was it:

1. Lincoln
2. Jefferson
3. Montezuma
4. Jordan
5. New Desert, OR
6. Painted Wasteland

Give us your best guess below, in the comments section, and who knows – you may win a major award for the correct answer.