Nifty New Mexico Resources

Nifty New Mexico Resources
An Internet Hotlist on New Mexico Online Resources

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about New Mexico Online Resources, why not also use the power of the Internet? Click on the links below to get started. Send an email to add your link suggestions.

The Internet Resources

New Mexico Culture - Featuring New Mexico poets and artists

New Mexico History

A Brief History of New Mexico - A comprehensive, yet brief rendering of NM History.
A Hotlist on New Mexico State Resources - Hotlists are collections of websites that students can access for research and information.
A Treasure Hunt Activity on New Mexico - This teacher-created activity helps students acquire analytical perspectives of New Mexico history.
Learning About New Mexico - Click on the 'Show in Frames' link
New Mexico Civil War Map of Battles - See the spotlights on Glorieta Pass and Valverde
New Mexico Diverse History and Culture - Use this information to create a timeline of events or slideshow of history.
New Mexico Office of the State Historian - The goal of this continually updated website is to encourage exploration of the history of New Mexico. Look for information to be added to the 'Documents' and 'Themes' section.
New Mexico Resources at Wikipedia - Wikipedia is the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Be sure to scroll down and visit the extensive link list.
Public History Department at NMSU - Cuartocentennial of Colonization of New Mexico
State Facts -
State Information Worksheet - Follow your teacher's instructions for completing this worksheet
Timeline of Events for New Mexico State History - From as far back as 25,000 BC to 1998.

State Information

50 States - 50 States is a long-established webpage that spotlights important information from all states. Click on New Mexico to learn many fascinating facts.
A Hotlist on State Information - State resources by region of the country
Facts of New Mexico - With links to Albuquerque and Santa Fe
New Mexico Resources from Fact Monster - Use the Fact Monster Search Engine for other research, esp. the atlas, encyclopedia, and Word Wise section.

Native Cultures

Folktales from New Mexico - Click on the New Mexico link to read the folktales
New Mexico Apache Indians - An online scavenger hunt, created by a teacher on the Apache Indians.
New Mexico Pueblo Indians - An online scavenger hunt, created by a teacher on the Pueblo Indians.

Images

Beautiful Photography of New Mexico - By Donald Bustamante
New Mexico Gallery Tour -
Photos of New Mexico from the Santa Fe Library - To add pictures to your projects, right-click on the image and choose 'copy.' Be sure to also copy the link URL where you found your picture.
Photos of landscapes, deserts, typography -

Geography

Jicarilla Apache - Read about New Mexico's first inhabitants.
New Mexico Wonders - Great pictures and scenic views.
Plants of New Mexico - Examine the many classifications of plants in New Mexico.

Fascinating Fun

Mysteries of New Mexico - The Land of Enchantment is also a land of interesting mystery.
State Games -
What's Cooking? Regional Cuisine of the US - Click on the Southwest links for yummy regional recipes.

Content by Helen Teague, MEd., helen@4oops.com
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Last revised Thu Jan 24 13:22:43 US/Pacific 2008