New Mexico was the 47th state to join the union on January 6, 1912. Santa Fe is the state capital and Albuquerque is its largest city.
New Mexico is the 5th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the U.S states of Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of New Mexico is 1,409,032 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as the 36th most populous state.
Every state has their own unique symbols, from birds to flowers to songs and more! Here are some of New Mexico’s official state symbols:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment State Bird: Roadrunner State Animal: Black Bear State Flower: Yucca State Tree: Pinon Pine State Song: O Fair New Mexico State Motto: “Crescit eundo” – It Grows as it Goes
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the world’s largest hot air balloon festival. It’s a nine-day event that takes place annually in early October.
Santa Fe is the highest capital city in the United States because of its location in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. It’s also the oldest capital city in the country.
There are over 119 known caves in Carlsbad Caverns National Park and hundreds of thousands of bats in these caves.
The atomic bomb was developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory during the Manhattan Project in the 1940s. The first successful detonation test, known as the Trinity Test, took place near Alamogordo, New Mexico.
White Sands National Park is home to the largest gypsum dune field in the world.
Famous people born in New Mexico include Neil Patrick Harris, Demi Moore, Jeff Bezos, and John Denver, just to name a few.
Let’s learn about your fellow panel members in New Mexico! Here’s how our New Mexico panel members answered some of our state highlight survey questions.
Read full post Previous Post: NCP Blog: From Leaf to Cup: All About Tea NCP panel members represent consumers all across the country by sharing their shopping experiences and opinions. If you’re not a panel member and you’re interested in joining NCP to share your shopping experiences, earn great rewards, and influence what you see on store shelves, click here or go to the Join NCP section of the blog!I love starting my mornings with a good cup of coffee, but in the evenings, there’s nothing better than unwinding with a soothing cup of tea while catching up on my favorite shows (because let’s be honest, I’m always behind!). I keep a variety of herbal teas on hand, each with its own purpose—whether it’s for digestion, relaxation, immunity, and more.
Tea is a beverage made by taking leaves from the Camellia Sinensis plant and steeping them in hot water. The leaves and buds of this plant are carefully harvested to create a diverse range of teas, each with its own unique flavor and characteristics.
Let’s explore some of the different types of teas as shared by teaforte.com.
Black Tea is the most familiar type of tea in North America and Europe, with popular varieties like Earl Grey and English Breakfast. It undergoes the most intensive processing, allowing the leaves to fully oxidize before drying. This gives black tea its distinctive dark color.
Green Tea is an unoxidized tea and is best known for its grassy vegetal notes (aromas) and greenish leaves. Because it doesn’t undergo oxidation, green tea requires careful steeping. Too much heat or steeping time can make it taste bitter.
White Tea is the least processed of teas, made exclusively from the buds and very young leaves of the tea plant. Despite being minimally processed, it is slightly more oxidized than green tea.
Oolong Tea falls between black and green tea, and is only partially oxidized. While its appearance leans more toward black tea, its flavor is closer to green tea, offering a smooth and well-rounded taste.
Herbal Teas include a wide variety of infusions made from herbs, flowers, berries, spices, roots, fruits, and other flora sources. Herbal teas have been used for centuries for their soothing and medicinal benefits.
Read full post Previous Post: NCP Blog: Spotlight on Panel Members in New Jersey NCP panel members represent consumers all across the country by sharing their shopping experiences and opinions. If you’re not a panel member and you’re interested in joining NCP to share your shopping experiences, earn great rewards, and influence what you see on store shelves, click here or go to the Join NCP section of the blog! Up next in our Spotlight on States series: New Jersey! New Jersey is one of the original 13 colonies and became a state on December 18, 1787. It is one of the smallest states in land area, but has one of the highest population densities. The estimated population in 2024 was 9,500,851. It is bordered by New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and the Atlantic Ocean. New Jersey was named for the island of Jersey in the English Channel. New Jersey’s transportation system is one of the most extensive in the world, and many of the state’s residents commute to New York and Pennsylvania for work. The state is called the Garden State after becoming famous for its fertile land in the 18th century. The capital city of New Jersey is Trenton.New Hampshire was the 9th state to join the union on June 21, 1788. Concord is the state capital and Manchester is its largest city. New Hampshire is the 46th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the states of Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of New Hampshire is 1,409,032 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as the 42nd most populous state.
Every state has its own unique symbols, from birds to flowers to songs and more. Here are some of New Hampshire’s official state symbols:
Nickname: Granite State State Bird: Purple Finch State Animal: White-tailed Deer State Flower: Purple Lilac State Tree: White Birch State Song: Old New Hampshire State Motto: “Live Free or Die”
Find more information about New Hampshire’s state symbols/facts here.
– New Hampshire is commonly known as the Granite State for its extensive granite formations and quarries, but the state also has three other nicknames: Mother of River (referring to the rivers that originate in the state’s mountains), the White Mountain State (referring to the White Mountain Range) and Switzerland of America (referring to the state’s beautiful mountain scenery).
– At 6,288.2 feet, Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States. The top of Mount Washington has some of the worst weather in the world. In 1934, a wind gust of 231 miles per hour was recorded there, the highest wind speed ever recorded over land in the U.S.
– Alan Shepard, the first American in space, was born in Derry, New Hampshire.
– By dictate of its state constitution, New Hampshire holds the first presidential primary of the season.
– Each year, the New Hampshire maple industry produces close to 90,000 gallons of maple syrup. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of pure maple syrup.
Let’s learn about your fellow panel members in New Hampshire! Here’s how our New Hampshire panel members answered some of our state highlight survey questions.
Read full post Previous Post: NCP In The Know: Super Bowl Sunday NCP panel members represent consumers all across the country by sharing their shopping experiences and opinions. If you’re not a panel member and you’re interested in joining NCP to share your shopping experiences, earn great rewards, and influence what you see on store shelves, click here or go to the Join NCP section of the blog!NCP went deep into the world of football fandom to find out what makes Super Bowl Sunday so special for you! We asked about your favorite teams, go-to game-day snacks, halftime show hype, and more—and the results are in!
So, who’s got the most loyal fans? What’s the MVP of Super Bowl snacks? And did your game-day traditions make the list?
Let’s break it all down—one fun stat at a time!
Did you watch the Super Bowl this year? According to the panel members who responded to our survey, 60% planned to watch the big game, while 40% did not plan to watch.
Here are some more interesting stats from our panel members:
– 53% planned to watch the entire game
– 24% weren’t sure if they would watch the entire game
– 23% only planned to watch part of the game
– 81% planned to watch the game at home
– 16% planned to watch at someone else’s house
– 2% planned to watch at a bar or restaurant
And how about the pre- and post-game shows?
– 50% planned to watch the pre-game and/or post-game shows
– 28% did not plan to watch either one
– 19% planned to watch the pre-game show only
– 3% planned to watch only the post-game show
The halftime show is always a much-hyped part of Super Bowl Sunday, and we wondered what our panel members think about it. Here’s what they had to say:
– 37% didn’t know who was performing (It was Kendrick Lamar, if you didn’t know!)
– 36% weren’t excited about the halftime show
– 22% were excited about the halftime show
– 5% were not planning to watch the halftime show
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NCP Blog: From Flowers to Fine Dining: Valentine’s Day Spending
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Every year, billions of dollars are spent on heartfelt gifts and memorable experiences to make loved ones feel special on Valentine’s Day. Behind the flowers and chocolates is a booming industry that thrives on this day of love and romance.
Let’s take a look at some of the spending trends for this holiday. According to the results of the National Retail Federation’s annual Valentine’s Day survey:
– Consumers are expected to spend $27.5 billion on Valentine’s Day this year.
– Over half (56%) of consumers plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, up from 53% in 2024.
– The most popular gift categories include candy (56%), flowers (40%), greeting cards (40%), an evening out (35%) and jewelry (22%).
– One-third (32%) of consumers plan to purchase gifts for friends this Valentine’s Day, up from 28% last year and the highest in the survey’s history.
– The top shopping destination remains online (38%), followed by department stores (34%), discount stores (29%) and florists and specialty stores (tied at 18%).
– For those not planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day, 28% still plan to do things such as treat themselves to something special or plan an outing with other single friends or family.
If you enjoy DIY projects for cost-saving holiday gifting, you’re in luck! I came across some creative ideas on The Pioneer Woman website, a few of which are listed below. You can find the full collection of craft ideas and instructions on her site.
Read full post Previous Post: NCP Blog: Spotlight on Panel Members in Nevada NCP panel members represent consumers all across the country by sharing their shopping experiences and opinions. If you’re not a panel member and you’re interested in joining NCP to share your shopping experiences, earn great rewards, and influence what you see on store shelves, click here or go to the Join NCP section of the blog! Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Nevada! Nevada became the 36th state on Oct. 31, 1864. It ranks seventh among our states in total land area. Nevada shares borders with Oregon and Idaho to the north, Utah to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and California to the west. In the early 21st century, Nevada was one of the fastest-growing states in population. Its estimated population in 2023 was 3,194,176, making it the 32nd most populous state. Nevada’s capital city is Carson City, located in the western part of the state.New year, new insights! We turned the page to 2025 and asked our NCP panel members to spill the confetti on their favorite traditions, goals, and dreams for the year ahead in our recent “New Years Survey”. Here’s a celebration-worthy peek into what’s making this New Year sparkle!
The New Year’s Eve traditions panel members enjoyed the most:
– Spending time with loved ones: 34%
– Watching the countdown/ball drop: 18%
– Going to sleep early: 13%
– Watching a fireworks celebration: 7%
– Attending a party: 5%
– Other: 9%
The remaining 14% indicated they don’t celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Overall satisfaction with 2024:
– Excellent: 6%
– Good: 35%
– Average: 33%
– Below average: 18%
– Poor: 8%
Words that best describe your focus in the new year:
– Health: 40%
– Balance: 19%
– Growth: 16%
– Simplicity: 12%
– Adventure: 6%
– None of the above: 7%
Your top priority for the new year is:
– Improving your health and fitness: 40%
– Growing your financial security: 18%
– Don’t know/not sure: 12%
– Travel/new adventures: 9%
– Strengthening relationships: 8%
– Other: 13%
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NCP Blog: Spotlight on Panel Members in Nebraska
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Nebraska was the 37th state to join the union on March 1, 1867. Lincoln is the state capital and its largest city is Omaha.
Nebraska is the 16th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the U.S. states of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wyoming. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of Nebraska is 2,005,465 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as the 37th most populous state.
Every state has their own unique symbols, from birds to flowers to songs and more! Here are some of Nebraska’s official state symbols:
Nickname: Cornhusker State State Bird: Western Meadowlark State Mammal: White-tailed Deer State Flower: Goldenrod State Tree: Cottonwood State Song: Beautiful Nebraska State Motto: “Equality before the law”
Find more information about Nebraska’s state symbols/facts here.
The biggest mammoth skeleton on display is at the University of Nebraska State Museum; its nickname is Archie. It was discovered in 1922 on a farm in Lincoln County.
Carhenge, a replica of Stonehenge made from old American cars, is located in Alliance, Nebraska.
Kool-Aid, the popular powdered drink mix, was developed by Edwin Perkins (1889-1961) in Hastings, Nebraska.
Nebraska is located in Tornado Alley, a region of the U.S. with a combination of geographic and atmospheric conditions that make it prone to tornadoes.
The first company to sell frozen TV dinners on a nationwide scale was Omaha-based Swanson.
Former President Gerald Ford, former Vice President Dick Cheney, philanthropist and businessman Warren Buffett, tennis player Andy Roddick, actress Hilary Swank, and dancer Fred Astaire were all born in Nebraska.
Let’s learn about your fellow panel members in Nebraska! Here’s how our Nebraska panel members answered some of our state highlight survey questions.
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