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Organization of New Mexico Territory
- When
- September 9, 1850
- Where
- U.S. Congress
Congress approved legislation in September 1850 establishing the New Mexico Territory, ending the push for immediate statehood.
The Compromise of 1850 halted the immediate statehood movement. Congress approved legislation to establish New Mexico as an organized territory, allowing local determination of slavery status. This action resolved boundary disputes with Texas and formalized the territorial government.
Sources
- New Mexico Territory Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
- Compromise of 1850 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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