Area code 575 serves most of New Mexico outside the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas, including Las Cruces, Roswell, and Carlsbad. Created in 2007 from a split with 505, it covers vast rural and desert regions with rich Native American, Hispanic, and frontier histories. The area includes military installations and scientific research sites like White Sands. Ten-digit dialing is required. Area code 575 embodies the wide-open spaces and diverse cultures of southern and eastern New Mexico, symbolizing rugged independence and the state’s unique blend of traditions.