1. The Battle of Apache Pass: On March 2, 1861, the Battle of Apache Pass took place between the Apache Indians and the California Column of the United States Army. Though the Apache put up a fierce resistance and inflicted heavy losses, the US Army eventually emerged victorious.

2. New Mexico becomes a state: March 2, 1912, is a significant date in New Mexico's history as it was on this day that the territory was formally admitted into the Union as the 47th state. In honor of this milestone, March 2 is celebrated annually as New Mexico Statehood Day.

3. The Rosenwald Fund is established: In 1928, the Rosenwald Fund was founded in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The fund was aimed at providing financial support to schools and other institutions for African Americans in the South. Over the next three decades, the fund would go on to donate millions of dollars towards building schools and improving education for Black communities.

4. The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science opens: On March 2, 1986, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science officially opened its doors to the public in Albuquerque. The museum boasts a wide range of exhibits, from dinosaur fossils to human evolution, and has become an important educational and cultural institution in the state.

5. Spaceport America groundbreaking: On March 2, 2009, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for Spaceport America, a new commercial spaceport located in southern New Mexico. The spaceport was designed to serve as a hub for private spaceflight and was specifically constructed to accommodate Virgin Galactic's suborbital spaceplanes. Since its opening in 2011, the spaceport has hosted numerous test flights and launches, bringing in visitors and innovators from around the world.