New Mexico, known as the "Land of Enchantment," is full of unique history and geography. First, it is home to the world’s largest Hot Air Balloon Fiesta held every October in Albuquerque, where hundreds of balloons fill the sky simultaneously. Second, Santa Fe is the highest state capital in the U.S., sitting at an elevation of 7,199 feet, and it is also the oldest capital city in the country, founded in 1610. Third, the state is home to the White Sands National Park, which contains the world's largest gypsum dune field, creating a surreal landscape of glistening white "sand" that is actually a soft mineral. Fourth, New Mexico is the only state with an official state question: "Red or Green?" which refers to your choice of chile sauce on almost every meal. Fifth, the town of Truth or Consequences changed its name from Hot Springs in 1950 as part of a radio show publicity stunt. These facts reflect a state that is a rich tapestry of Indigenous culture, atomic age history, and breathtaking desert landscapes.