1) On January 26, 1912, New Mexico officially became the 47th state in the United States, after gaining statehood through the Enabling Act of 1906.

2) In 1929, the first commercial airline service between Albuquerque and Santa Fe began operations on January 26th, marking an important development in New Mexico's transportation history.

3) On January 26, 1865, a skirmish known as the Battle of Adobe Walls took place in northeastern New Mexico between a group of Comanche warriors and a group of buffalo hunters. The battle resulted in a significant victory for the Native Americans and highlighted the tensions between them and the settlers in the region.

4) In 1986, on January 26th, the Petroglyph National Monument was established in Albuquerque to protect and preserve the area's unique petroglyphs, which are ancient rock carvings made by Native Americans and early Spanish settlers.

5) On January 26, 1939, the New Mexico Museum of Art opened in Santa Fe, showcasing the state's rich artistic heritage and featuring works by renowned artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Gustave Baumann, and Marsden Hartley. The museum remains a popular destination for art lovers visiting New Mexico.