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As of year-end 2007, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) reported 63,987 members in 14 stakes, 128 Congregations (89 wards and 39 branches), 1 mission, and 1 temple in New Mexico.
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History
Mormons first came to New Mexico in 1846. The LDS Church has traditionally had a strong presence in the Four Corners Region of New Mexico, settling the town of Kirtland and other surrounding areas. Mormons found converts among the Zuni Indians.
Missions
On March 7, 1943, the Navajo-Zuni Mission was organized, and specialized with teaching Native Americans in their language. This was renamed the Southwest Indian Mission on January 1, 1949. It was renamed the New Mexico-Arizona Mission on October 10, 1972.
New Mexico became its own mission when the New Mexico Albuquerque Mission was organized on December 15, 1996. Stanley D. Robers was president at the time of organization.
Temples
On March 5, 2000 the Albuquerque New Mexico Temple was dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley.
Communities
Latter-day Saints had a significant role in establishing and settling communities within the "Mormon Corridor", including the following in New Mexico: