1. Veterans Day: November 11th is celebrated across the United States as Veterans Day, a day of remembrance for those who have served in the armed forces. In New Mexico, the holiday is particularly significant as the state is home to several major military installations, including Holloman Air Force Base, Kirtland Air Force Base, and White Sands Missile Range.

2. Statehood: November 11, 1911 marked a significant moment in New Mexico's history as it was the day the state officially became a part of the United States. Prior to achieving statehood, New Mexico had been a territory for more than 60 years, and had been subject to a variety of political transitions and challenges during that time.

3. Billy the Kid: On November 11, 1880, infamous western outlaw Billy the Kid was sentenced to hang for his role in the killing of Sheriff William Brady. The sentence was later commuted to life in prison, but the case remains one of the most well-known criminal trials in New Mexico's history.

4. Zuni Salt Lake: November is an important time for the Zuni people, who gather each year to harvest salt from the Zuni Salt Lake. The lake, which is one of the largest salt deposits in the United States, has been an important resource for the Zuni for centuries, and the annual harvest is a significant cultural event.

5. Balloons over Albuquerque: Each year in November, the skies above Albuquerque are filled with colorful hot air balloons as part of the city's annual balloon fiesta. The event, which is one of the largest hot air balloon festivals in the world, draws thousands of visitors to New Mexico each year and is a major source of tourism revenue for the state.