Only New Mexico Natives Can Pass This Quiz. Can You Make The Grade?

Do you think you know as much about the state of New Mexico as a true citizen? It's time to put your knowledge to the test! Take these 12 trivia quiz questions and find out if you can make the grade!
START THE QUIZ!

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What is the capital city of New Mexico?
Albuquerque
Las Cruces
Santa Fe

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What is the official state insect of New Mexico?
The monarch butterfly
The firefly
The tarantula hawk wasp

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Which of these rivers does not run through New Mexico?
The Rio Grande
The Colorado River
The Pecos River

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What type of bombs were designed and manufactured at Los Alamos during World War II?
Dirty bombs
Atomic bombs
Ballistic missiles

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What exactly is a Farolito?
Brown bags filled with sand and candles
A type of burrito
A small hat

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If a dish is served up Christmas style in New Mexico, what's on it?
Tomato sauce and avocado
Green and red chili sauce
Bell peppers and jalapeno peppers

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New Mexico is home to how many Air Force bases?
Three
Five
Zero

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What is a portal in New Mexico?
A hole in the ground
A covered porch
A doorway

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What is New Mexico's largest city?
Los Cruces
Albuquerque
Roswell

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In 1928 the discovery of what substance brought prosperity to the state?
Oil
Gold
Coal

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Which of these is a nickname for New Mexico?
The Silver State
Land of Shining Mountains
Land of Enchantment

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What do New Mexicans refer to as "LA?"
Los Angeles
Los Alamos
None of these
Based on the results of this quiz, you are a bit of a New Mexico novice! Though you know a little bit about the Land of Enchantment, you won't be giving any native citizens a run for their money any time soon. Worry not, knowing about a state you don't live in is no small feat!

C+, New Mexico Novice

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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are a total New Mexico native! It's obvious that you either live in this state or travel through the Land of Enchantment pretty frequently. You know the ins and outs of New Mexico like only someone who lives there can!

B+, New Mexico Native

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Based on the results of this quiz, you're a total New Mexico ace! It's obvious that you're keen on the state of New Mexico! Whether it's the culture, the slang, or the history, you know the state of New Mexico far better than most. It's obvious that this state holds a very special place in your heart!

A+, New Mexico Ace

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Right!
1
What is the capital city of New Mexico?
Albuquerque
Las Cruces
Santa Fe
2
What is the official state insect of New Mexico?
The monarch butterfly
The firefly
The tarantula hawk wasp
3
Which of these rivers does not run through New Mexico?
The Rio Grande
The Colorado River
The Pecos River
4
What type of bombs were designed and manufactured at Los Alamos during World War II?
Dirty bombs
Atomic bombs
Ballistic missiles
5
What exactly is a Farolito?
Brown bags filled with sand and candles
A type of burrito
A small hat
6
If a dish is served up Christmas style in New Mexico, what's on it?
Tomato sauce and avocado
Green and red chili sauce
Bell peppers and jalapeno peppers
7
New Mexico is home to how many Air Force bases?
Three
Five
Zero
8
What is a portal in New Mexico?
A hole in the ground
A covered porch
A doorway
9
What is New Mexico's largest city?
Los Cruces
Albuquerque
Roswell
10
In 1928 the discovery of what substance brought prosperity to the state?
Oil
Gold
Coal
11
Which of these is a nickname for New Mexico?
The Silver State
Land of Shining Mountains
Land of Enchantment
12
What do New Mexicans refer to as "LA?"
Los Angeles
Los Alamos
None of these