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1. I was born on July 3, 1935, in Santa Rita, New Mexico. I graduated from Western High School, Silver City, New Mexico and later Harvard University in 1964. I was the lunar module pilot for Apollo 17 -- which was the last scheduled manned Apollo mission. In 1977 I became a New Mexico senator in Washington, D.C. Who am I?
2. I was born in January 1957. At age 12, I won the New Mexico Womans Amateur in golf. At Goddard High I played on the boys golf team. Other career stats: 4-time LPGA Player of the Year (1978-79, 85, 88); Rookie of the Year (1977); 3-time winner of the LPGA Championship; reached the Hall of Fame by age 30 with 35 victories; 48 career wins. Who am I?
3. I was a Spanish explorer searching for gold, and traveled the region that is now New Mexico in 1540-1542. There is also a mall in Albuquerque named after me. Who am I?
4. My restaurant has been located across from the University of New Mexico since 1971. I serve over 7200 sweet rolls and 4200 breakfast burritos per week. Who am I?
5. I was a receiver and safety at Lovinton high school, where I made New Mexico's all-state team. I was also an all-district basketball player. I later played for the University of New Mexico where I wore number 44. I later became an NFL player. Who am I?
6. Our family is known for its high speeds on and off the race track. We got started in an old garage on nine-mile hill. Who are we?
7. I am from the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico and am over 50 years old. I was rescued from a wildfire in 1950. Remember "Only YOU can prevent wildfires". Who am I?
8. Following the death of my father in 1980 I was named president of the Houston Rockets at the age of 24, making me the youngest owner and operator in major professional sports history. Who am I?
9. I raided the town of Columbus, New Mexico in 1916. Although famous American generals Black Jack Pershing and George Patton chased me I was never caught. Who was I?
10. I grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico and have created two very successful animated shows, 'Beavis and Butthead' and 'King of the Hill'. Who am I?
11. I played basketball for the University of New Mexico as well as the Los Angeles Lakers. My coach was Norm Ellenberger in Albuquerque. I won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 1987.
Who am I?
12. I was born November 11, 1962 in Roswell, New Mexico. I was married to Bruce Willis. I was once engaged to Emilio Estevez. Some people might think of me as 'GI Jane', a ghost or even a juror. Who am I?
13. I founded a fast food restaurant in 1952. The company is based in Albuquerque with over 1000 employees. If you want one of my green chile cheesburgers you can only get it in New Mexico but we have over 70 locations. What is the name of my hamburger chain?
14. I was born September 4, 1968. Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda is my brother's godfather. I was taken in the 62nd round of the Major League Baseball draft. I used to play for the Albuquerque Dukes 1992-94. Who am I?
15. I was born February 5, 1942. I played one year of football at New Mexico Military Institute. I later went to United States Naval Academy, where I won the Heisman Trophy in 1963. I led the Dallas Cowboys to win two Super Bowls and retired from football in 1979. I was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985. Who am I?
16. I grew up in the South Valley of Albuquerque. I was a light-heavyweight boxer who fought Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali. Who am I?
17. Although there are streets and schools in New Mexico named after me a lot of people have forgotten who I was. I wrote a famous book titled "Ben Hur". It later became a movie starring Charlton Heston. I was also governor of the New Mexico Territory, I died in 1905. Who am I?
18. I once lived in New Mexico where I was arrested. I later became the richest man in the world. Who am I?
19. I built a home in Albuquerque in 1940. I became famous in World War II as a writer and later won a Pulitzer Prize. In 1945 I was killed by sniper fire in Ie Shima, near Okinawa. I was 44. Who am I?
20. I was born in Roswell, New Mexico in 1965. I am one of the top jockeys in horse racing and have won 10 Breeders Cup races. Who am I?
21. Although my hometown of San Antonio has one of the most famous green chile cheeseburgers in New Mexico, I am the most famous former resident. Who am I?
22. I have almost 2500 employees and restaurants all over New Mexico. We have now expanded to Arizona and Nevada. If you like Mexican food you probably have eaten at one of my restaurants. Who am I?
23. I lived in Taos, New Mexico until my death in 1868. I was one of America's great frontiersmen. Although my first name is Christopher I was known by another name. Who am I?
24. The first successful transatlantic balloon flight was done by three Albuquerque, N.M. men. We completed the crossing August 16, 1978 in our helium-filled balloon, Double Eagle II. Who are we?
25. I was born in 1887 at San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico. I developed a technique for producing distinctive black pottery. Since my death, my work has become valuable to collectors. Who am I?
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