Who discovered New Mexico?

Answer 1

The "Kingdom of New Mexico" was first claimed for the Spanish Crown in 1540

For 219 years it was under Spanish rule

In 1821 Mexico gain independence from Spain

In 1846 The U.S. won New Mexico in the Mexican American war

This is why Native New Mexicans to this day recognize their cultral history with Spain and the united state more so than Mexico a country they never really have know.

Year of rule

Spain 219

Mexico 25

U.S 164