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Mexican-American War Ends
The Mexicans-American war ends with signing of treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. -
New Mexico becomes part of United States
As part of compromise of 1850, New Mexico becomes a territory of the United States. -
Navajos sign new treaty
The disastrous reservation at Bosque Redondo is closed as the Navajos sign a new treaty no return to their homeland in northwestern New Mexico. -
San Carlos founded southeastern Arizona
San Carlos Indiana reservation is founded in southeastern Arizona; thousands of apaches be forced to relocate to this distant location far from their homeland. -
Ending of Lincoln county war
Sheriff Pat Garrett kills Billy the kid essentially ending Lincoln county war. -
Loyalty to United States
New Mexicans prove loyalty to United States by serving heroically in the Spanish-American war, especially as members of cavalry unit know as rough riders. -
Statehood
New Mexico achieves statehood at last.
