1. On November 30, 1864, a group of US soldiers under the command of Colonel Kit Carson attacked a Navajo encampment in Canyon de Chelly, New Mexico. The attack was part of a brutal campaign to subdue the Navajo and force them to move to a reservation.

2. In 1910, New Mexico became the 47th state in the United States. The new state had a diverse population that included Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo settlers, and would soon become known for its distinctive blend of cultures.

3. On November 30, 1936, a massive winter storm hit New Mexico, dumping more than two feet of snow in some areas and causing widespread damage and disruption. The storm was one of the worst in the state's history, and remains a powerful reminder of the region's often unpredictable weather patterns.

4. In 1972, New Mexico Governor Bruce King officially opened the Elephant Butte Dam and Reservoir, one of the largest dam projects in the United States. The dam was built to provide water for irrigation and to control flooding in the Rio Grande Valley, and today serves as a popular spot for boating, fishing, and other recreational activities.

5. On November 30, 2006, the New Mexico Spaceport Authority was established, with the goal of building a commercial spaceport in the state. The spaceport, located in southern New Mexico, has since become a hub for private spaceflight, with companies like Virgin Galactic and SpaceX using its facilities to launch their spacecraft.