Overview:
New Mexico became the 47th state on 6 January 1912. With a 2004 population of 1,903,289, New Mexico is primarily (66.8%) white. The largest minority (42.1%) is Hispanic/Latino, followed by Native American (9.5%). About one-third of the population (673,937) is classified as rural. The state is much less densely populated than the nation, with 15.0 persons per square mile versus 79.6. (Census, USDA)
New Mexico became the 47th state on 6 January 1912. With a 2004 population of 1,903,289, New Mexico is primarily (66.8%) white. The largest minority (42.1%) is Hispanic/Latino, followed by Native American (9.5%). About one-third of the population (673,937) is classified as rural. The state is much less densely populated than the nation, with 15.0 persons per square mile versus 79.6. (Census, USDA)
Presidential Votes:
2004 : Kerry (D) 49%, Bush (R) 50%, Nader (I) 1%
2000 : Gore (D) 48%, Bush (R) 48%, Nader (I) 4%
1996 : Clinton (D) 49%, Dole (R) 42%, Perot (I) 6%
2004 : Kerry (D) 49%, Bush (R) 50%, Nader (I) 1%
2000 : Gore (D) 48%, Bush (R) 48%, Nader (I) 4%
1996 : Clinton (D) 49%, Dole (R) 42%, Perot (I) 6%
Federal Representation:
New Mexico has three US Representatives and two US Senators.
New Mexico has three US Representatives and two US Senators.
- Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-2006) - first elected in 1982
- Sen. Pete Domenici (R-2008) - first elected in 1972
- Rep. Heather A. Wilson (01-R)
- Rep. Steve Pearce (02-R)
- Rep. Thomas Udall (03-D)
State Government:
Governor Bill Richardson (D) was elected in 2002 and is up for re-election in 2006, as was Lt. Governor Diane Denish (D), the the first woman to hold the position.
The capitol is Santa Fe; the state legislature has 42 seats in the Senate and 70 seats in the House. Democrats hold a slight majority in both chambers.
Governor Bill Richardson (D) was elected in 2002 and is up for re-election in 2006, as was Lt. Governor Diane Denish (D), the the first woman to hold the position.
The capitol is Santa Fe; the state legislature has 42 seats in the Senate and 70 seats in the House. Democrats hold a slight majority in both chambers.