New Mexico

Mexico has had a history characterized by agriculture, resource extraction and an underdeveloped industrial climate. When the Spaniards first arrived in the country they were merchants and silver miners, who diversified their investments with landed estates. At the time the indigenous farmers were the largest members of the population. New Spain as it was called at the time was seen by Spain as a means of wealth. The colonial economy of Mexico was fairly successful as they were able to produce much

New Mexico Virtual Academy is proud to say that overall, the school gained 2.38 points, growth from the previous academy year. High focus and growth can be noted in the following areas: Opportunity to Learn: Student survey participation and overall student satisfaction rate with the school were exceptionally high. Due to the unique needs of our many at-risk and credit-deficient students, we feel that this feedback shows the outstanding support and relationships NMVA’s teachers have with their

Short Answer Assignment One Braving a new world, punishing barbaric people, spreading the influence of your king and gaining riches. These are just a few things that Juan De Onate writes in his letter published in For the Record, “Letter from New Mexico”. Juan is writing to a rich and powerful Lord in hopes that he will grant him help and protection that he needs badly. Everything in Juan letter is influenced by his knowledge that if he is going to succeed that he needs more money and help, and

For the past three years, I have spent two weeks of my Summer break in the city of Espanola, New Mexico. According to KRQE News 13, Espanola is allegedly the most dangerous city in New Mexico, with one out of nine people having a severe chance of becoming a victim of a crime. The children of Espanola are the ones most affected by the devastating crimes taking place in their city every single day. Although we may come to believe that the one out of nine people is nothing more than a simple statistic

Toward a New Trilateral Strategic Security Relationship: United States, Canada, and Mexico The article “Toward a New Trilateral Strategic Security Relationship” written by Richard J. Kilroy, Jr., Abelardo Rodríguez Sumano and Todd S. Hataley, published in the Journal of Strategic Security; introduces the idea(s) of a trilateral strategic security relationship between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The term trilateral means to involve or share three parties, therefore this is a perfect term

The Problem in New Mexico Since 1994, New Mexico City had seen a drastic increase in their crime rates after the three strikes law was enacted in the state. The drastic increase in crime rate after the three strikes law was passed is one of the few reasons why New Mexico city to be known as a second hazardous nation in the United States. In New Mexico, the three strikes law is mainly only enforced for five specific strikes where the city police and court will be able to take an action against those

Each state is given their set of leaders. These leaders are normally voted in by the state they want a position in. New Mexico is no exception. It should be known that all leadership is appointed by God. Therefore, we must submit to the leaders he has put in position. We must follow them unless what they want is against the word of God. Speaking of leaders, knowledge about current and future leaders is important to stay informed on. Since we have the right to vote, it is smart to know what we are

Born 1833 in Taos, New Mexico Ouray would grow up to become the leader of the Uncompahgre band of the Ute tribe and known as a man of peace; According to oral history passed down by Ute elders, he was born on a gloriously clear night when a display of meteor showers came across the sky. The elders believed it was a sign; a message from above of good things to happen. Ouray’s mother was apart of the Uncompahgre Ute and his father Guera Murah was half Jicarilla Apache. Ouray grew up in Taos areal;

Today, Governor Susana Martinez announced that the New Mexico Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) has been recognized as the best in the nation. The Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded the center with the prestigious “Veterans Business Outreach Center Excellence in Service” award. According to SBA officials, New Mexico’s VBOC stood above the rest with nation-leading outreach programs. The “VBOC on the Road” and “VBOC on the Rez” workshops were specifically highlighted for their success

Teen pregnancy has always been an issue and even with the decrease in the last few years New Mexico continues to be the highest ranked state (The office of adolescent health). Teen pregnancy is an issue because the proper information is not being given to sexually active teens. Not only can teens become pregnant from being sexually active but they can get sexually transmitted diseases as well. Teens between the ages of 15 to 19 are not informed of the emotional and physical support needed if they