Historically, New Mexico is, was, and always has been true to its name. Most of the population is hispanic and it is the most 'Mexican' part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and subsequent Gasden Purchase.

Some may find this information 'shocking' and/or 'terrible', but seriously folks. Look at the last few years starting with 2020. We had the 24/7 news blaring at us talking about some deadly plague every moment of the day.