Q- what is one reason why it took New Mexico over 60 years to become a state A-lack of water sources made many people feel that the state would have serious water issues in the future.

B-the high price of farmland made many people feel they wouldnt be able to afford to live in the state

C-conflicts between european settlers and indigenous peoples made many believe the area was unsafe and unstable.

D-laws that started residents had to practice catholicism made many people of other religions fell unwelcome.