1. On November 24, 1852, the first steamship arrived in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The "Uncle Sam" docked at the Port (present day Alameda Street) with a cargo of merchandise from St. Louis. This marked the beginning of a new era in transportation that would help transform New Mexico into a more commercial and connected territory.

2. In 1915, on November 24th, New Mexico Governor William C. McDonald signed legislation establishing the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. The school was created to address the state's critical shortage of physicians and to improve the health and well-being of its residents.

3. On November 24, 1922, New Mexico Governor James F. Hinkle signed a bill legalizing the sale and consumption of alcohol in the state. This was a significant shift from the prohibition era and helped boost the economy through the creation of new liquor stores and breweries.

4. In 1947, on November 24th, the world's first successful supersonic flight was achieved by American pilot Chuck Yeager. Yeager piloted the Bell X-1 airplane, which was developed and tested in the skies above New Mexico's high deserts. This historic event paved the way for future advancements in aviation and space exploration.

5. On November 24, 1971, New Mexico Senator Joseph Montoya became the first Hispanic elected to the United States Senate from the state of New Mexico. Montoya served in the Senate for two terms and was known for his advocacy for labor rights, education, and civil rights for Hispanic Americans.