Map of New Mexico

Sitemap to all highway guides covering roads across New Mexico. Photography contributions by Alex Nitzman, Andy Field, Brent Ivy and Kevin Trinkle. Many thanks to Kevin Trinkle and Phillip Dennis for accompanying us on these roadtrips through the Land of Enchantment.

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Population Statistics

State Population
2,117,522
Metropolitan Populations
Albuquerque 916,528 Las Cruces 219,561 Santa Fe 154,823
Farmington 121,661 Hobbs 74,455 Gallup 72,902
Top County Populations
Bernalillo 676,444 Doña Ana 219,561 Santa Fe 154,823
Sandoval 148,834 San Juan 121,661 Valencia 76,205
Top City Populations
Albuquerque 562,540 Las Cruces 105,096 Rio Rancho 99,885
Santa Fe 84,996 Roswell 47,596 Farmington 44,156
Sources: 2020 U.S. Census Data (metro populations and counties), 2020 U.S. Census Estimate (cities)

About New Mexico

  • Capital: Santa Fe
  • Nickname: Land of Enchantment
  • Area: 121,593 square miles or 314,925 square kilometers, 5th largest
  • Statehood: 47th state; admitted January 6, 1912
  • Total Interstate Mileage: 999.90
  • Highest Point: Wheeler Peak 13,161 Feet above Sea Level

Updated December 30, 2021.