1. Pueblo Revolt: On December 24, 1680, the Pueblo Revolt reached its climax when the Native Americans of New Mexico expelled Spanish colonizers from their land, which they had occupied for 80 years.

2. Statehood: New Mexico was admitted as the 47th state of the United States on December 24, 1912. It was the first state to have a predominantly Hispano population, and its statehood was a significant moment in Hispanic civil rights.

3. Earthquake: A powerful earthquake struck the eastern part of New Mexico on December 24, 1937, causing widespread damage and killing two people. The quake had a magnitude of 6.2 and was felt throughout the region.

4. Billy the Kid: December 24, 1880, was the day Billy the Kid was sentenced to death for his involvement in the Lincoln County War. He was convicted of murdering Sheriff William Brady, and the sentence was carried out the following year.

5. Santa Fe Trail: The Santa Fe Trail was an important trade route that ran from Missouri to New Mexico, and December 24 marked the beginning of the Trail's busiest season. Traders would set out with wagon trains filled with goods to sell in Santa Fe, arriving in the summer months before returning home before winter.