1. On August 26, 1920, New Mexico became the 32nd state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote. This was a significant moment in the state's history and the fight for women's suffrage in the United States.

2. In 1931, the New Mexico State Fair officially opened for the first time on August 26. This annual event celebrates the state's agriculture, culture, and history with rodeos, live music, food, and exhibits.

3. On August 26, 1959, the National Park Service officially designated Carlsbad Caverns National Park as a World Heritage Site. Located in southeastern New Mexico, the park is home to an extensive network of caves and underground caverns, including the Big Room, which is one of the largest underground chambers in the world.

4. August 26, 1980, marked the opening of the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo. The museum features exhibits and artifacts related to the history of space exploration, including the first American satellite, the Apollo space program, and various space vehicles and artifacts.

5. Finally, on August 26, 2013, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse would be added to the list of endangered species. This small rodent is native to wet meadows and riparian areas in the state and has experienced significant declines due to habitat loss and fragmentation.