General Features
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. It is bordered by Colorado on the north; by Oklahoma and Texas on the east; by Texas and the Mexican state of Chihuahua on the south; and it borders Arizona on the west. The geographic center of the state is in Torrance County.
- The Basin and Range Region: Lying to the south of the Rocky Mountains, the Basin and Range Region covers about one-third of the state. This area consists of rugged mountain ranges. The important mountain peaks in the area include the Guadalupe, Mogollon, Organ, Sacramento, and San Andres mountain ranges.
| Area | 121,598 square miles |
| Land Area | 121,365 square miles |
| Water Area | 234 square miles |
| Mean Elevation | 1,735 meters |
| Highest Point | Wheeler Peak (4013.3 meters) |
| Lowest Point | Red Bluff Reservoir (865 meters) |
| Geographic Center | Torrence County |
Climate
New Mexico usually has a semi-arid and arid climate. The climate varies in different locations of the state. The mountainous regions, high plains, and deserts in the state have alpine and continental climate. The highest temperature recorded in New Mexico was 50 °C, at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant on June 27, 1994. The lowest temperature recorded in the state was −46 °C; it was registered at Gavilan on February 1, 1951. There is occasional snowfall in the state as well.
MountainsNew Mexico has many high mountain peaks. Wheeler Peak is the highest peak in the state followed by Mount Walter, Old Mike Peak, and Middle Truchas Peak.
The other major mountains in the state are:- Truchas Peak
- Venado Peak
- Penitente Peak
- Tesuque Peak
- Larkspur Peak
- Sierre Blanca
- Pinabete Peak
- Baldy Mountain
- Mount Phillips
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The major rivers in New Hampshire are:
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There are many natural and artificial lakes and reservoirs in New Hampshire.
The major lakes in the state are:- Ute reservoir
- Vermejo Reservoir
- Elephant Butte Reservoir
- Conchas Lake
- Navajo Reservoir
- Caballo Reservoir
- Sumner Lake
