1. On January 10, 1862, Union forces led by General Edward R. S. Canby captured the Confederate stronghold of Fort Craig in New Mexico's Rio Grande valley. The victory was a crucial turning point in the Union's campaign to control the entire Southwest.

2. In 1903, New Mexico's first public utility, the Albuquerque Gas and Electric Company, was formed on January 10. The company originally supplied gas for lighting, but soon expanded to provide electricity as well.

3. January 10, 1912, marked the day that New Mexico officially became the 47th state in the United States. The state's admission was a hard-won victory for advocates of statehood who had been fighting for decades to gain recognition.

4. On January 10, 1961, New Mexico made history by becoming the first state to elect a Hispanic governor, Democrat Ed Dávila. Dávila served as governor for just one term but was a trailblazer for other Hispanic politicians in the state.

5. The New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe officially opened its doors on January 10, 1918. The museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the state, with a particular focus on Native American and Southwestern art. Today, the museum is one of the state's most popular attractions.