Mex Connect
Mexconnect: Mexico's Colonial Era
The situation in Mexico in the 16th century, after the conquest. This brief site discusses Hernan Cortes, and the territorial expansion that characterized this time in Mexico's history.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New Mexico, 1922
Mexico, showing physical features.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New Mexico, 1920
The state of Mexico and its counties.
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Redline's Wi Max Products Connects Gulf of Mexico Oil Rigs
This story highlights that Mexico's largest oil producer, Pemex, will have their 11 offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico connected with new information and communication technology.
Digital History
Digital History: European Colonization North of Mexico
Although settlements by other northern European countries are mentioned, the primary focus of this article is on English settlements and the types of immigrants who came to the New World from England.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Texas Breaks Away Texas and Mexico
After being taken over by Mexico in 1821, Texas became very attractive to people wanting to settle. New policies, however, upset the Texans, which lead to rebellions and the Texas Revolution of 1836. Read about it all, and check out...
University of Texas at Austin
Lanic: Zapatistas! Documents of the New Mexican Revolution
Primary source documents describing the Zapatista revolt in Southern Mexico. These were written, either by the revolutionaries, or supporters of the revolution. This is a good resource to get background on why this revolt took place in...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Cave Formation: Biogeochemical Cycles
This video segment adapted from NOVA chronicles the discoveries that led to a radical new theory in which living organisms, not just geological processes, play an active role in cave formation. [5:42]
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The Historical Text: Mexico's 19th Century Crisis
This history survey examines the issues that faced Colonial Mexico (New Spain), a vast territory characterized by a stable and responsive government, a wealthy and balanced economy, and a multiracial society that enjoyed considerable...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Mexico
This site from The New Advent gives information about the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Archdiocese of Mexico
This is a short overview of the history and structure of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated 1911.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Dunes and Dreams: White Sands National Monument [Pdf]
Kennedy's economic stimulus plan was a package that would "galvanize science, industry, and government." Although written by NPS with White Sands as the focus, it contains a good description of the impact of the space program.
Legends of America
Legends of America: Navajo Long Walk to the Bosque Redondo
This essay is about the Najavo Long Walk.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Pedro De Villasur Sent to Nebraska
Concern over the French trading with the Native Indians, the Spanish commissioned Lieutenant-General Villasur to stop them in 1720.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Roadrunner
Get acquainted with the roadrunner while browsing this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Content includes quick facts and highlights on its appearance, habitat, communication, and mating habits. Because it is the state bird of New...
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Maria Martinez the San Ildefonso Pueblo Potter
A nice biography of the New Mexico Native American who is famous for her black on black pottery
Curated OER
University of New Mexico: Joy Harjo
Read a quick description of Harjo's work from the University of New Mexico and about other writers who have influenced her. Includes a quote from Harjo, a small photo, & an audio clip of the author!
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Southwest books.org: Land Grants in Northern New Mexico
This site from SouthwestBooks.org provides this history of the New Mexico land grants is detailed and excellent background for the 1960s Mexican American land grant movement.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Mexican Ground Squirrel
The Mexican ground squirrel can be found from Northern Mexico north along the Gulf coast of Texas and into western and central Texas and southeastern New Mexico. This resource includes content ranging from characteristics and life cycle...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Indian Wars, American Beginnings: 1492 1690
Five documents representing the full range of Indian-European antagonisms, struggles for power, and outright warfare among the Spanish, Pueblo, Wampanoag, English, and French in New Spain, New France, New Mexico, and New England.
US Senate
U.s. Senate: Jeff Bingaman: Explore New Mexico: Navajo Code Talkers
The United States military adopted the Navajo language to aid in their top secret communications amongst each other during World War II. In 2001, the first twenty-nine Navajo Code Talkers were awarded Gold Medals of Honor by President...
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University of New Mexico: Immune Memory
A good review of how the immune system remembers certain pathogens in order to fight off illness. Includes discussion on the role of the memory cells.
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New Mexico State University: Nutrition Decision
Simple games that explore the connection between nutrition, serving size, physical activity, and health. Using what they learn, students design a poster to promote physical activity among youth.
PBS
Pbs: New Perspectives on the West
This in-depth resource presents a history of the American West from pre-Columbian times until World War I with profiles, documents, and images. It encourages visitors to link these into patterns of historical meaning for themselves....
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