New Mexico in since statehood until just before WWII. By gabernathy Nov 14, 1912 New Mexico admitted to the Union as the 47th state. Nov 14, 1916 Francisco "Pancho" Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico Nov 14, 1920 Women won the right to vote Nov 14, 1922 Oil discovered on Navajo Reservation Nov 14, 1930 Great Depression. Federal New Deal funds provide employment for many and causes numerous public buildings to be constructed. Nov 14, 1942 New Mexico soldiers forced to endure World War II Bataan Death March Nov 14, 1942 New Mexico soldiers serving in the 200th Coast Artillery during World War II