1. In 1890, the first airship in New Mexico was tested in Albuquerque. Although the test was unsuccessful, it marked the beginning of the state's involvement in aviation history.
2. On October 2, 1950, the town of Gallup experienced a severe earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4. The earthquake caused significant damage to the town and surrounding areas.
3. In 1969, New Mexico State University's Pan American Center opened in Las Cruces, becoming the largest venue for sports and events in southern New Mexico.
4. On October 2, 2006, the state of New Mexico celebrated its first ever Indigenous Peoples Day, recognizing the contributions and history of Native Americans.
5. In 2019, the small northern New Mexico town of Peñasco made history by becoming the first school district in the state to elect an all-female school board. The board's election was celebrated as a step towards gender equality and representation in local government.