Explore New Mexico New Mexico Destinations & Activities Albuquerque New Mexico Facts Nickname: The Land of Enchantment Population: 2.1 million Capital: Santa Fe Entered Union: Jan. 6, 1912 (state #47) New Mexico Posts: West to East Road Trip Itinerary - Albuquerque Cross-country road trip stop number two: Albuquerque, New Mexico. It has been a long time since I've seen New Mexico…probably