New Mexico has long mountain ranges. One of these mountain ranges runs all up the western border. The Rio Grande and the Pecos rivers run through the middle of the state. The North-Eastern corner joins with three other states to create the "4 corners". This is the only point in the United States where four states come together.

New Mexican weather varies widely. Contributing to New Mexico's weather are the deserts, the mountains, the plains, and the canyons. Rapid temperature changes happen in New Mexico. A freezing cold thunderstorm can cool the air temperature on a hot day. Although it gets quite hot in the summer, winter in the mountains may be below zero.

Paleo-Indians came to New Mexico about 23,000 years ago, following herds of bison, mastodon, and other animals. After the glaciers receded, the land dried off and people began to use plants. Corn was first grown in New Mexico around 100 A.D.

New Mexico has many beautiful sights to see. Included among these are Carlsbad Caverns, Wild River Natural Recreational Area, and Cimmarron Canyon State Park. Carlsbad Caverns have many caves in the rocks. The Wild River Natural Recreational Area has a good view of the Rio Grande. Cimmarron Canyon State Park has 400 foot tall rocks! Finally, the pines at Red River hide many beautiful lakes.

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