The City of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico was once called Hot Springs. In 1950 the town changed its name to the title of a popular radio quiz program.
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Lakes and Rivers make up only .002% of the state's total surface area. The lowest water-to-land ratio of all 50 states. Most of New Mexico's lakes are man-made reservoirs.
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The Palace of Governors in Santa Fe is the oldest Government Building in the United States.