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According to this map Pervez Hoodbhoy posted the Mormons did move towards New Mexico during their Exodus along with Utah. Furthermore parts of what later became New Mexico and Arizona were claimed as being part of Deseret.

So I'd like to know if it were possible for the Mormons to be granted land predominantly in New Mexico as their "homeland" and how this could happen (and what exactly were the reasons for Utah to be chosen anyway)?
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