1. In 1846, the U.S. military under General Stephen Kearny claimed New Mexico for the United States during the Mexican-American War. This marked the beginning of American territorial expansion in the Southwest.

2. On June 14, 1862, Confederate troops under General Henry Hopkins Sibley captured Santa Fe, making it the only Confederate capital to be held west of the Mississippi River during the Civil War. However, Union troops recaptured the city the following year.

3. In 1929, the first All Indian Pueblo Council was held in Santa Fe. This event brought together representatives from all 19 Pueblos in New Mexico to discuss common issues and concerns.

4. On June 14, 1961, the Santa Fe Opera House opened its doors for the first time. Designed by architect John Gaw Meem, it is renowned for its stunning open-air design and innovative productions.

5. In 2019, the New Mexico legislature passed the Energy Transition Act, which commits the state to generating 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and 100% by 2045. This landmark legislation makes New Mexico a leader in the transition to clean energy.