New Mexico: Meaning and Definition of

New" Mex'ico

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  1. a state in the SW United States. 1,299,968; 121,666 sq. mi. (315,115 sq. km). Cap.: Santa Fe. Abbr.: NM (for use with zip code), N. Mex., N.M.
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