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  • Why Americans Are Traveling To Mexico For Medical Care
    By: Paulo Yberri | - Everyone in America is talking about healthcare reform, skyrocketing medical costs, and the increasing inability of average Americans to afford even the most fundamental medical and dental care due to unreasonably high costs. The news is full of statistics: 45 million people are without health insurance, and that figure is increasing every month as unemployment soars. Another 45 million are 'under insured' - that is, with out-of-pocket costs and deductibles so high that they are unable to afford ...
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  • Austin Steam Trains: History Comes To Life
    By: Joe Cline | - Steam trains are an important part of Texass proud history. When war with Mexico ended, the government of the newly-formed Republic of Texas sought to encourage investment. Improving transportation by building a railroad system seemed a logical choice, and once Texas attained statehood, several railway companies began work on constructing a rail system to serve the needs of the growing Texas population.

    In 1853, the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos, and Colorado Railway began offering rail ...

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  • Golden Home Opportunities In The Heart Of Texas Foreclosures For Sale
    By: Julie Thompson | - Texas has a lot of wide-open spaces and with the recent issues of the real estate market we have some insight on the great buys available there today.

    Texas foreclosures for sale today range from you standard prairie farm ranch house to multi-million dollar mansions with a large amount of acreage and on to such things as condos and elegant townhouses in the heart of cites such as Dallas or Houston.

    The state of Texas truly offer you a diversity on the types of property ...

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  • The Colorado River Of Texas
    By: Joe Cline | - The Colorado River of Texas flows nearly due southeast through some of the most storied lands in Texas history. One of relatively few sources of fresh water in this dry region, the Colorado River was the home of the earliest Native American tribes in Texas. Early pioneers depended on the river for water and a transportation route to the inland as well, causing small towns to spring up on its banks. Comanches dominated the Colorado River area for decades, often using the Colorado River as a start ...
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  • Boomers May Soon Overcome Top Objection To Retirement In Mexico
    By: JimScherrer | - As retirees and 12 year residents of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, it's quite easy to extol the benefits of living in Mexico. Of course, not every part of Mexico is the same (as is true in the US or Canada); however, we can certainly vouch for Puerto Vallarta. With its beautiful climate and landscape of the Sierra Madres cascading down into Banderas Bay, its kind and friendly local citizenry, its proximity to the US and Canada, and its lower cost of living, what's there not to like in this wonderlan ...
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  • How To Choose From Texas Saltwater Fishing Charters
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - When choosing a saltwater fishing charter in the state of Texas, or any other location, you should do the required research to make the experience most enjoyable. Let's face it charter boats are not cheap, especially in these days of inflated gasoline prices.

    The average eight hour charter trip can cost anywhere from $600-$900 depending on how far out in the ocean you will travel and the size of boat used. This is more than the cost of a television, camera and many other items ...

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  • Revolutionary Prostate Cancer Treatment Comes To Puerto Vallarta
    By: JimScherrer | - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is home to the new and modern San Javier Hospital and the even newer Cornerstone Hospital, both of which provide just about every kind of medical service available anywhere in the world. A third hospital, AmeriMed has been in Vallarta about 10 years and it too offers numerous services. AmeriMed currently has another huge new hospital under construction that will rival the San Javier and Cornerstone Hospitals. As a note of interest, the Cornerstone Hospital is modeled afte ...
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  • Economic Trade In Harlingen, Tx
    By: Art Gib | - Harlingen, TX has long been named "The Gateway to the Americas." It is located in the centralized head of the Rio Grande Valley and happens to be the third largest city in the Rio Grande Valley. Because of its prime location, the economics in Harlingen have always been successful and there is plenty of room for international and local business opportunities.

    Cameron County, which is where Harlingen in located, happens to be one of the largest distribution, shipping and industrial ...

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  • Outpatient Drug Rehab Houston Texas
    By: Addiction Professor | - Houston residents are faced with an extreme drug and alcohol problem and Narconon Arrowhead wants to do its part to help. Offering drug education lectures, Narconon has been able to reach many Houston residents, teaching them about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. The barriers one may face when suffering from addiction are not only addiction to drugs or alcohol; such things as not being able to hold a job, be there for the family, or be a stable member of society are also barriers that addicts ...
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  • International Trading Opportunities To Increase Your Revenue
    By: Art Gib | - The business opportunities provided by the Harlingen is not limited to just their country. They provided the opportunities to work world wide. These companies are closely related to many important cities such as Mexico. This helpful corporation is also a part of Cameron Country. There are special trade zone developed between this corporation and foreign countries. The opportunities that they provide will be unmatchable and will not be given to some important parts of the country. They are the bi ...
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  • Buying A Home In Austin, Texas
    By: Herb C. Jahnke | - For any first time home buyer, buying a new home can be an overwhelming experience. When it comes to Buying Real Estate in Austin, Texas, you can be sure that you've chosen a great market to buy in. Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World, and has more music venues than any other U.S. city per capita. They also host the internationally popular South by Southwest music festival every year. The city itself is situated on the Colorado River. The University of Texas has its mai ...
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  • History Of The North American Free Trade Agreement
    By: Art Gib | - The North American Free Trade Agreement (abbreviated as NAFTA) is a trading agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The agreement was originally spearheaded by President George H.W. Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and Mexican President Carlos Salinas. These three leaders signed the agreement ceremonially in Santa Fe, TX on December 17, 1992.

    However, this signing did not make the law binding; each individual parliamentary or legislative body had to ...

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  • Top Three Summer Texas Tourism Ideas
    By: Penelope SanMateo | - Has your family chosen where you want to go on your summer vacation? You are not alone, most families have not yet decided where they want to go. It can be a very time consuming activity to find that perfect vacation plan, so explore the choices for your Texas Tourism. You will discover various options and it may not be a simple choice!

    Good news, if you are careful and appreciate the commitment to do some planning, it will make your summer vacation easy and one of those family st ...

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  • Texas Longhorn, From Husbandry Become A Brand
    By: ghostevyta | - When looking for longhorn cattle for the first time, it's not difficult to be surprised by the dramatic sweep of their headgear. The upward-curving horns rise elegantly over the grass-grazers' rather thin-looking faces. On mature cows, these defensive weapons can measure two feet from tip to tip a bull's may stretch to four feet and steers can produce "trophy-size" horns of up to seven feet long!

    The Texas Longhorn is a breed of cattle known for its characteristic horns, which can ...

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  • Sam Houston: Texas Hero And Houston's Patriarch
    By: Lawrence J. Reaves | - The City of Houston is named for General Sam Houston, one of Texas' heroes and without whom the state would never have won its independence from Mexico and Generalissimo Santa Anna in 1836. Though Houston is itself one of the largest cities in the United States, the legend of Sam Houston is still greater and here we shall take a look at this true American hero.

    Sam Houston was a Virginian by birth, being born on March 2, 1793 in Timber Ridge in the Shenandoah Valley. His early lif ...

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  • Restoration Efforts For The Mexican Grey Wolf In New Mexico
    By: Samson Paulotti | - Once roaming proudly through the landscapes of New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and the country of Mexico, the Mexican gray wolf has sadly almost been wiped out of existence in the United States and Mexico. Fortunately, agencies in both countries have allocated part of their resources and initiated recovery and restoration efforts including New Mexico.

    Wolves were abundant in the area until the early 20th century when humans started settling in great numbers in the area. Being natural p ...

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  • Fishing The Texas Gulf Coast
    By: Carl Willis | - For the freshwater fisherman, places like Lake Corpus Christi cant be beat. Lake Corpus Christi is an 18,256 acre paradise of freshwater fishing. The predominant species of game fish include:
    *Largemouth Bass
    *Catfish
    *Crappie
    *White Bass
    *Sunfish

    A little closer to the coastline is the Upper Laguna Madre. The ULM, as it is known locally, stretches about 40 miles south from Corpus Christi Bay. The ULM is known for its shallow ...

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  • The Many Technology Changes In Los Alamos, New Mexico
    By: Samson Paulotti | - Los Alamos is a county that forms part of New Mexico. It is considered to be the most educated community in the entire state. Majority of its population, which is composed of young adults aged 25 and above, are either graduates of an associated degree or even higher than that. Around 62 percent of them have earned their baccalaureate degree.

    It is also at this place that you can find Los Alamos National Laboratory, where technology in the state is being developed. These include te ...

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  • Tour And Travel Guide To Texas
    By: David Shang | - Texas is a large state in USA. It is a second largest state in USA. Texas Gulf Coast region extends along the Gulf of Mexico and reaches inland 30 to 60 miles. It has variety of life style and it is famous worldwide for its geographical features and wildlife. This State is situated in southern part of the United State of America (USA). It is larger then any country in Europe. This city is famous for its natural resources and best park systems.

    The capital city of Texas is Austin ...

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  • Texas Health Insurance Plans Are Affordable For People At Every Income Level
    By: Ronnie Hamilton | - In the past few years the number of insurance companies in the Midwest, and specifically Texas has risen dramatically. For people living in the lone star state there has become quite a variety of Texas health insurance plans for citizens to pick from. Some of the major insurance companies in Texas right now are Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, and Humana, just to name a few. With more than 23 million people estimated to be living in Texas, it is one of the mos ...
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  • Board Up Services In El Paso, Texas, Tx
    By: Eddie Frank | - El Paso, Texas is located in western Texas in between New Mexico and Mexico. In El Paso, you will find an arid and warm climate that occasionally suffers from severe weather. The summers here are hot and the winters are mild and dry. El Paso is surrounded by the Chihuahua Desert and is nicknamed the Sun City. However, parts of El Paso are subject to flooding even though there is only about eight inches of rain per year on average. During more intense summer monsoons, some people must prepar ...
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  • Texas Insurance Sales Representative Rocks Country
    By: dyadviser | - Only after integrating over 20 data factors, including demographic and financial statistics can a state is measured in a rating versus all other states. After the complete analysis was calculated, the state of Texas life insurance agents placed near the very top. Only Florida and California ranked higher.

    90,000 agents invading the insurance market should appear similar to hordes of revved up bulls locking horns, fighting over prime grazing turf. The number of life licensed agents ...

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  • Texas Car Insurance Quotes - Charleston Cheap Auto Insurance - Caldwell Car Insurance Quotes 015
    By: baronvonfaht | - Why go to a "Specialized Company"? Well would you get your annual medical at a Dentist or eat steak at a sea food restaurant? Yeah, I guess you could but you would be better served at a diagnostician and a steak house. This type of case solely involves the chemical test results obtained from a sample given by the defendant. By law, any small business (defined as 2 to 50 employees) in the state of California must be offered the same health insurance for small businesses that is o ...
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  • Port Isabel - A Maritime City In Cameron County
    By: ajcones | - Port Isabel is a maritime city in Cameron County, southern Texas, and the oldest city in the area. It is considered the point of Laguna Madre Bay, the long lagoon that separates Padre Island, North America's longest barrier island, from the rest of this continent. In this position, Port Isabel serves as the gateway to and from the vast lands of South America.

    Port Isabel's history is rich in excitement and adventure, with Indians and pirates and their buried treasures, onwar ...

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  • Board Up In Houston For Hurricane Season
    By: Eddie Frank | - People in Houston respond in different ways to an oncoming hurricane. Some evacuate as soon as there is a hurricane watch. Some will never leave even when the hurricane winds are howling towards them. No matter what decision you make, services for board up in Houston can help you.

    There are companies that do board up in Houston specifically for hurricanes. They do emergency board ups as soon as you notify them that you want to prepare for a storm. These board up Houston com ...

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  • Moving To San Antonio Texas
    By: Kamyar Shah | - If You Are Thinking About Moving-Think About San Antonio, Texas

    Many of you historians know that the Battle of the Alamo took place in Texas in 1836, and eventually the city of San Antonio would grow to encompass the real estate of this infamous mission. This was where 189 defenders held the old mission against some 4,000 Mexican troops for 13 days. And the cry, "Remember the Alamo" became the cry that motivated the Texas Revolution against Mexico. People still find this a moving ...

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  • Discover One Of The Most Popular Places To Retire In Mexico
    By: Linda Waters | - Ultimately, the best place to retire is going to be the one that best suits your needs in what you are looking for.

    Mexico is one of the hottest retirement spots and there are a number of locations that can provide you with exactly what you are looking for.

    The first thing to decide is whether or not you want to really mingle with the local crowd or be in a community with expatriates who speak your language and have stores, shops, and markets that cater to non loc ...

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  • Ode To The Prickly Pear
    By: Dane Smith | - More often than not, developers of both commercial and residential areas immediately bulldoze over our native Prickly Pear Cactus. Often mistaken as a weed, this gravely misunderstood wonder has much to offer the Austin area homeowner and community. Say if on your property there was something that year round produced a green bean/okra tasting vegetable, a fruit less acidic than kiwi, vials of vitamins, seeds for flour, medicine, a natural burglar fence, insect repellant, materials for mortar, a ...
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  • The Role Of A Watchdog In Texas Politics
    By: Chris Robertson | - While the slogan "Don't Mess with Texas" is a product of the state's Department of Transportation effort to clean up litter, the adage also applies to those who act as a watchdog over Texas politics. As also holds true in many other states, issues pertaining to the Texas government often fly under the radar and are either unreported or underreported by the daily newspapers and television news broadcasts. When that happens, it's up to watchdog groups and publications to shine the light on politic ...
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  • Texas The City Of Friendship
    By: M.Awara | - The word Texas derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai, which means "Friends" or Allies. It is also known as the Lone Star because of the state flag's design: a broad vertical blue stripe at left, centered by a single white star, with horizontal bars of white and red on the right. Red means courage, White means liberty and Blue stands for loyalty.
    Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly a deca ...

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  • Edgewater Is One Of The Best Places To Live In Texas
    By: N Johnson | - Texas is a huge state, and there are many options for places to call home within the state limits. There are many small towns to choose from for the peace of living away from the bustle of the cities, there are plenty of large cities like Houston, Fort Worth and Dallas for those who want to live in or near the activity centers of the state, and there are many fun things to see and do, from water parks and amusement parks to activities along the Gulf of Mexico.

    For those who are ...

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  • Texas May Be Handing Out More Death Sentences: The U.s. Is Infecting Mexico With Hiv
    By: Pat Carpenter | - The United States may be infecting Mexico with H.I.V., not the other way around. According to 2006 United Nations' statistics, Mexico's AIDS rate is about half of the U.S.'s, and a high percentage of new HIV infections in Mexico are traced back to migrant workers returning home from America. Twenty-two percent of patients with HIV at Puebla General Hospital (Puebla, Mexico) can trace their infections back to the U.S.

    The news may come as a shock to many in the border regions of Te ...

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  • Impact Of Uninsured Workers In Texas Is High
    By: Pat Carpenter | - While Texas remains the state with the highest percentage of uninsured residents in the nation, a key question is what is the impact of that, from a human and pure economic standpoint.

    A December 2006 report by the Texas Health Institute, sponsored by Methodist Healthcare Ministries, indicated that the costs are substantial, both from a social and economic perspective.

    A summary of the issue indicates that a higher than national average of people living in Texas, in ...

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  • Scuba Diving In Texas Can Open A Whole New World
    By: Pat Carpenter | - While some might say there's quite enough excitement above the surface of the water, Texas residents might want to consider a whole new world that beckons.

    It's the world of scuba diving -- strapping on a tank and equipping yourself with the proper diving equipment to explore all that the world of underwater has to offer.

    For those living in the cities of Dallas, Houston and Austin, exploring the world of scuba diving may mean traveling to the coast of Texas, along ...

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  • Texas Is The Best: Farmers' Market Season Begins
    By: Pat Carpenter | - 'Tis the season to be jolly, indeed. Sound like "Christmas in the Springtime"? Well, it certainly is to chefs and amateur cooks alike throughout Texas. Produce is coming into season all across the Northern Hemisphere, and there's simply nothing like cooking with fresh ingredients, or having that amazing blackberry-based fruit salad first thing in the morning. Doctors and health insurance companies alike recommend diets rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, and now is the time to maximize on that ...
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  • The History Of Texmex Cuisine In, Of Course, Texas!
    By: Pat Carpenter | - You live in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio or elsewhere in Texas and you love TexMex cuisine. That makes you a bona fide "chile head." TexMex food is the specialty in these here parts and it's got quite a history!

    History of the word "TexMex"
    The term "TexMex" first entered the common lexicon as a nickname for the Texas-Mexican Railway, chartered in 1875. Train schedules, published in newspapers, abbreviated the names of railroads. For example, the Missouri Pacific was call ...

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  • Discover The Magic Of Romantic Getaways In Texas
    By: Leng Chun Hung | - As one of the largest states in the union, Texas, the Lone Star state, has tremendous opportunities for couples who are planning for a vacation. Whether you are searching for something a little more laid back or something that sparkles with pizzazz and excitement, there are romantic getaways in Texas for you!

    Not sure where to start? Take this quick "lovers' personality" questionnaire to determine which type of vacation in Texas are ideal for you both:

    1. Would y ...

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  • New Mexico Real Estate
    By: Seth Willis Jr. | - In New Mexico, the Native Americans and the Anglo-Americans make up the small population of the state. There are still adobe villages throughout the state. People still celebrate traditional festivities reminiscent of pre-Columbian and Spanish influences. Much of this influences are still visible in the architecture of the buildings and homes, and in the customs of the people. In 1945, New Mexico became the center for nuclear research.

    Geographical Location and Demography
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  • Looking For A Great Summer Vacation: Texas Has One Of The Hottest Water Parks Around.
    By: Tymon Hytem | - Dubbed the most popular waterpark in the United States, Schlitterbahn is an attraction that has many people flocking to central Texas. Opened in 1979 in New Braunfels, Texas with only four water slides coming out of a large German castle, the park has come a long way. Currently Schlitterbahn has opened two other locations across central texas; one in Galveston, Texas and one on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico on South Padre Island. Each park has its own unique settings with lots of differen ...
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  • Texas Hill Country Land
    By: Barry Tipton | - Are you looking for and considering land in central Texas? Are ranches for sale in Texas Hill Country something that would interest you? If you answered yes to these two questions, then this article will offer you some advice and information on land in central Texas and ranches for sale in the Texas Hill Country.

    For the last five years, the price of land has slowly increased all over the state of Texas. However, despite the raising land cost, there are still some good deals on la ...

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  • Land In Texas Hill Country
    By: Barry Tipton | - Are you looking for and considering land in central Texas? Are ranches for sale in Texas Hill Country something that would interest you? If you answered yes to these two questions, then this article will offer you some advice and information on land in central Texas and ranches for sale in the area.

    For the last five years, the price of land has slowly increased all over the state of Texas. However, despite the raising land cost, there are still some good deals on land for sale he ...

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  • Deals On Land For Sale In Texas Hill Country
    By: Barry Tipton | - Are you looking for and considering land in central Texas? Are ranches for sale in Texas Hill Country something that would interest you? If you answered yes to these two questions, then this article will offer you some advice and information on land in central Texas and ranches for sale in the Texas Hill Country. For the last five years, the price of land has slowly increased all over the state of Texas. However, despite the raising land cost, there are still some good deals on land for sale in ...
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  • Galveston Beachfront Property Is Texas Paradise
    By: Karen Karapasha | - Beachfront homes in Galveston, Texas are finally coming into their own. Galveston is home to one of the most beautiful beachfront property possibilities in the United States, and has been one of the countrys best kept little secrets. Beachfront homes in Galveston provide all the possibilities, beauty, and splendor of other areas around the country without the immensely high tourism population. Naturally, there is tourism, but without the overpopulation of tourists, residents actually get to ...
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  • The Old West At Its Best: Come Mess With Texas! Texas Travel Information
    By: Elyse Morgan | - Travel to Texas for one of the most exhilaratingly colorful adventures in North America. From Honkey-Tonks and dude ranches to space science and modern medicine, Texas is an intriguing accumulation of larger than life metropolises and countryside. Snag your airfare to Texas in fewer seconds than a bull ride and you'll be happy to find a cheap and easy way into the second largest state of the United States of America.

    Six Flags Over Texas

    Throughout Texan history, th ...

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  • New Mexico Casinos
    By: Adel Awwad | - New Mexico joined the union in 1912 as the forty-seventh state. The capital of this southwestern state is Santa Fe. Located near Arizona, Colorado and Texas, New Mexico features a population of over 1,800,000 and is best known for its vast outdoor resources, rich Western heritage and Native American culture. New Mexico has everything from volcanoes; the Anasazi ruins, and for conspiracy buffs and fans of the X Files television show there is the International UFO Museum in Roswell. New Mexico is ...
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