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The Land of Enchantment · State 47 of 50

Free New Mexico Puzzles for Kids

This free New Mexico puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the Land of Enchantment: a crossword, a word search, a word fill-in, a word scramble and a cryptogram, with every answer key at the back. It is written for kids in grades 2 to 8 and works for a state report, a social studies unit or a sunny afternoon. Kids learn that Santa Fe is the oldest state capital in the country, that the official state question is "Red or green?" and that White Sands is the largest gypsum dunefield in the world. A fact page lists the state bird (the roadrunner), the state flower (the yucca flower) and more. Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free New Mexico puzzle pack

Thirteen printable pages: a cover, a welcome page with fast facts, five puzzles, a page of true facts, answer keys for every puzzle, and a collect-all-50 checklist.

  1. Puzzle 1 · Crossword

    New Mexico Crossword

    12 clues about New Mexico

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    New Mexico Places to Explore

    Cities, parks and landmarks across the state

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    New Mexico Animals

    Creatures of the deserts, mountains and caves

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    New Mexico Kitchen

    Favorite foods from New Mexico tables

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    New Mexico Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn when New Mexico became a state

Did you know? 10 facts about New Mexico for kids

  • New Mexico became the 47th state on January 6, 1912.
  • Santa Fe, founded in 1610, is the oldest state capital in the United States. At about 7,000 feet, it is also the highest.
  • Wheeler Peak, at 13,161 feet, is the highest point in New Mexico.
  • White Sands National Park protects about 275 square miles of white sand, the largest gypsum dunefield in the world.
  • The Big Room at Carlsbad Caverns is the largest cave chamber in North America, almost 4,000 feet long.
  • People have lived at Taos Pueblo for more than 1,000 years, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • New Mexico is home to 19 Pueblos, along with Apache tribes and part of the Navajo Nation.
  • New Mexico's official state question is "Red or green?" It asks which kind of chile you would like.
  • The Rio Grande flows through the middle of New Mexico from north to south.
  • About 2.1 million people lived in New Mexico at the 2020 Census. Albuquerque is the largest city.

New Mexico Super Pack · $1.99

20 more New Mexico puzzles, each with its own theme

Finished already? The New Mexico Super Pack has 20 more puzzles: the Pueblos, ancient cliff dwellings, chile harvests, hot air balloons, desert wildlife, and caves, canyons and volcanoes. Twenty puzzles, one Land of Enchantment road trip, $1.99.

  • Five word searches, five cryptograms, five word scrambles and five word fill-ins
  • Nothing repeats the free pack
  • An answer key for every puzzle
  • One payment, no subscription; print it for your home or classroom
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All 20 puzzles in the New Mexico Super Pack

  1. 1New Mexico PueblosWord Search
  2. 2New Mexico Chile HarvestWord Scramble
  3. 3New Mexico Mountains and RiversWord Fill-In
  4. 4New Mexico Capital FactCryptogram
  5. 5New Mexico Ancient PlacesWord Search
  6. 6New Mexico Hot Air BalloonsWord Scramble
  7. 7New Mexico Dine and Apache NationsWord Fill-In
  8. 8New Mexico Dunes FactCryptogram
  9. 9New Mexico Rocks and LandformsWord Search
  10. 10New Mexico Arts and CraftsWord Scramble
  11. 11New Mexico Trails and TravelWord Fill-In
  12. 12New Mexico State QuestionCryptogram
  13. 13New Mexico WildlifeWord Search
  14. 14New Mexico Space and SkyWord Scramble
  15. 15New Mexico PlantsWord Fill-In
  16. 16New Mexico Pueblo FactCryptogram
  17. 17New Mexico Cities and TownsWord Search
  18. 18New Mexico Spanish WordsWord Scramble
  19. 19New Mexico State SymbolsWord Fill-In
  20. 20New Mexico Balloon FactCryptogram

New Mexico puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free New Mexico puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about New Mexico: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of places to explore, a fill-in of New Mexico animals, a word scramble of favorite foods and a cryptogram that hides a true fact. There is also a fast-facts page and a full answer key. It is one free PDF for grades 2 to 8.
What is the capital of New Mexico?
Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico. Founded in 1610, it is the oldest state capital in the United States, and at about 7,000 feet above sea level it is also the highest. Albuquerque, on the Rio Grande, is the largest city.
What are New Mexico's state symbols?
The state bird is the roadrunner, the state flower is the yucca flower and the state tree is the pinon pine. The state animal is the black bear, the state gem is turquoise and the state fossil is Coelophysis, a small, fast dinosaur.
Why is New Mexico called the Land of Enchantment?
New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment because of its beautiful mountains, deserts and colorful skies, and its rich mix of Native, Spanish and Mexican cultures. The nickname became official in 1999. New Mexico became the 47th state on January 6, 1912.
Is there a bigger New Mexico puzzle pack?
Yes. The New Mexico Super Pack is 20 more puzzles for $1.99: five word searches, five cryptograms, five word scrambles and five word fill-ins, each on its own theme, from the Pueblos to hot air balloons. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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