This 1853 deal that brought the U.S. chunks of New Mexico & Arizona is known in Mexico as the sale of La Mesilla
... After the United States' acquisition of the Mesilla in 1853, a handful 
of .... activity it generated enlivened many decaying northern towns, stimulating 
the sale of stock... [DOC] [TLE] DIANNA J. DURAN - New Mexico Secretary of State [PAR] selfgovernment according to the American idea, brought with it, in natural ...