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Dec 31, 1539
Expedition into New Mexico
Marcos de Niza led the first Spanish expedition into New Mexico. -
The Spanish leaves
Pueblo people rebel and drive Spanish away from New Mexico. -
US take New Mexico
US forces invade New Mexico and takes it from Spain. -
New Mexico becomes US territory
New Mexico becomes US territory -
The Civil War in New Mexico
Union and Confederate forces battle a Gloriete Pass during the Civil War. -
Rough Riders
Hundreds of New Mexicans volunteer to serve as Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War. -
New Mexico becomes a state
New Mexico becomes a state -
Bomb tested
The world’s first atomic bomb was tested at Trinity Bomb Site. -
Pueblo people try to win the right to vote
Miguel Trujillo helps Native Americans the right to vote. -
The US country broader
New Mexico plans to build a fence between New Mexico and Mexico so undocumented immigrants from entering into New Mexico.
