New Mexico in since statehood until just before WWII.

By gabernathy

  • New Mexico admitted to the Union as the 47th state.

  • Francisco "Pancho" Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico

  • Women won the right to vote

  • Oil discovered on Navajo Reservation

  • Great Depression. Federal New Deal funds provide employment for many and causes numerous public buildings to be constructed.

  • New Mexico soldiers forced to endure World War II Bataan Death March

  • New Mexico soldiers serving in the 200th Coast Artillery during World War II

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