Today is National New Mexico Day

If you live in New Mexico, today is a day to celebrate as it is National New Mexico Day! So, whether you live there or not, let's take a minute or two to learn about some of their silly laws and some interesting fun facts about this State as well - be sure to share them with your grandchildren! Did you know . . .

• It is against the law to misspell your name.
• You may not dance while wearing a sombrero.
• Women are not allowed to pump gas or change their tires.

You will find more of New Mexico's silly laws at this link. Now for some fun facts, did you know . . .

• At 7,199 feet above the normal sea level, New Mexico’s Santa Fe is the highest state capital in the United States.
• 75% of the roads in the state of New Mexico are still unpaved to date.
• New Mexico has fewer than 20 people per square mile but it has over 13,500 ranches — thus it has more cows than people.
• In 1912 New Mexico became the 47th state of the United States of America.

You will find more information about New Mexico at this link.