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National Park Service: Hispano Ranchos of Northern New Mexico [Pdf]
Students are able to grasp the idea of continuity and change by exploring the culture of the Hispanos in this detailed lesson plan.
US National Archives
Nara: Rocky Moutain Region: New Mexico Primary Sources [Pdf]
Here is a treasure trove of primary sources dealing with the history of New Mexico, and lesson plans to go with them. The nine lessons range from the Taos Revolt of 1847 to rationing in New Mexico in World War II. Included is a brief...
PBS
Pbs New Perspectives on the West: Pope
This site contains information about the religious leader from San Juan Pueblo, in present-day New Mexico. Pope organized and led the most successful Indian uprising in the history of the American West. He created the conditions for a...
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: New Mexico Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of New Mexico.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: New Mexico
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New Mexico including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: New Mexico Nmaa Practice Exams Math: New Mexico Hsce Practic
Students can use these LearningCheck item banks to prepare for the following - Grade 9 New Mexico math exam / Grade 11 New Mexico math exam.
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New Mexico Genealogical Society: Settlement of New Mexico
A good look at the settlement of New Mexico by Spanish soldier-colonists and their families in the late 16th century. See the results of their treatment of the indigenous Pueblo Indians in 1680.
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Franciscan Media: Old Missions of New Mexico Still Alive After Four Centuries
This site details the Spanish Franciscans missions established to bring Christianity to New Mexico over four hundred years ago and what they are doing today.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: New Mexico Crt Practice Exam Grade 8 Math
Students can use this LearningCheck item bank to prepare for the New Mexico CRT math exams.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Colfax County, New Mexico Boys of Rough Riders: News
Newspaper article from The Raton Range, Raton, New Mexico describes the local men of Colfax County, New Mexico, who joined what would become the 1st U. S. Volunteer Cavalry, better known as the Rough Riders.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Colfax County, New Mexico Boys: 1st Territorial Volunteer Infantry
Newspaper Article from The Raton Range, Raton, New Mexico dated June 30, 1898, about the local men of Colfax County, New Mexico, who joined what would become the 1st Territorial Volunteer Infantry and known as the Rough Riders.
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Sjc:the Spanish Re Conquest of New Mexico and the Pueblo Revolt of 1696
Read the description of the Spanish re-conquest of its holdings in New Mexico following the Revolt of 1680 in which the Pueblo Indians force the Spanish out of their territory.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico by Frank Gee Patchin
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico, the sixth book from the early 1900's series, "The Pony Rider Boys" This series was written by Frank Gee Patchin.
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New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science: The Bisti Beast
The Bisti Beast's official name is Bistahieversor sealeyi. It is a tyrannosaur dinosaur, related to the Albertosaurus and the Daspletosaurus, and found in New Mexico. These two pages describe the discovery and reconstruction of this...
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Ppsa Consulting Online Magazine: New Mexico Timeline
View a brief timeline of New Mexico's history dating from 25000 BC to present at this site from the PPSA Consulting Online Magazine.
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The Old Missions of New Mexico: Pueblo Revolt of 1680
Read about the causes and results of the most successful Indian revolt against Spanish rule in New Mexico, the Revolt of 1680.
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New Mexico Department of Agriculture Home Page
This site talks about the New Mexico department of Agriculture.
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New Mexico: Earthquake Education and Resources
This site from the New Mexico Bureau of Mines & Mineral Resources is a helpful online resource for the science classroom. Learn what an earthquake is, how it is measured, how we prepare for one. Also, locate additional links and...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: New Mexico
"Do you believe in UFO's?" If you answered yes, check out the International UFO Museum and Research Center on this site. Look at the rich history of this state. Find out more about the cultural influences.
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New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources: Lite Geology
Lite Geology is a publication for teachers that is available intermittently and can be freely downloaded. Previous issues going back to 1992 are also posted. Lots of information about geology, particularly in New Mexico, along with...
PBS
New Perspectives on the West: The Pueblo Revolt
From the PBS series "The West," comes this letter from Don Antonio de Otermin, the governor of New Mexico during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. This unique first hand account does come with a certain amount of bias, as it was written by one...
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New Mexico State University: Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks [Pdf]
A PowerPoint slideshow converted to a PDF, with six slides per page. It explains what metamorphism is, the distribution of metamorphic rocks, the agents of metamorphism, the types of metamorphism, metamorphic grades or degrees, how...
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New Mexico Office of State Historian: 1864 Navajo Long Walk to Bosque Redondo
Explains the military's attempts to stop Navajo raids and the eventual evacuation of the Navajo to Bosque Redondo, the Navajo Long Walk. Hyperlinks for additional information.
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50 States: New Mexico (Nm)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of New Mexico. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
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