Why is New Mexico called New Mexico?

Question

Why is New Mexico called New Mexico?

Answer 1

because it use to be part of Mexico.. so they named it after mexico.. its the "New" Mexico.. like "New" York

Answer 2

Called New Mexico to distinguish it from existing Mexico. Clever way to name a place.

Answer 3

"Nuevo Mexico" was apparently the name given by Spanish explorers in the 1560s to those lands lying north of the Rio Grande River (i.e., north of "old" Mexico).

Answer 4

For the same reasons there are: New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New Orleans and many other "news" in this country... Either the founders thought the new places reminded them of they're old home. Or they were incredibly unclever.

Answer 5

Probably because the name "Mexico" was taken.

Answer 6

because the old one is across the border ,and if it was also called old Mexico the cow boys would all be vaquerros

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

loved your answer kat