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- New Mexico's second Spanish governor, Don Pedro de Peralta, however, founded a new city at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in 1607, which he called La Villa Real de la Santa Fé de San Francisco de Asís, the Royal Town of the Holy Faith of Saint Francis of Assisi.
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1 day ago · The New Mexico Territorial State Capitol, built in 1886 in Santa Fe, was destroyed by fire in 1892. Dana B. Chase/Courtesy of the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives (NMHM/DCA) Negative No. 016713
3 days ago · The city was founded in 1610 as the capital of Nuevo México, replacing previous capitals at San Juan de los Caballeros and San Gabriel de Yunque; [7] this makes it the oldest state capital in the United States. It is also at the highest altitude of any of the U.S. state capitals, with an elevation of 7,199 feet (2,194 m). [8] .
1 day ago · The capital of New Mexico is Santa Fe. The area that is New Mexico was claimed by Spain in the 16th century, became part of Mexico in 1821, and was ceded to the United States in 1848 (through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ).
3 days ago · Founded in 1706 by Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdés, governor and captain general of New Mexico, it was named for the duke of Alburquerque, then viceroy of New Spain (the first r was later dropped). It became an important trading centre on the Chihuahua Trail from Mexico.
5 days ago · Santa Fé is the oldest capital city in the US, rich in Native American heritage, vibrant art scene, and breathtaking natural beauty, making it a perfect destination for history, art, and nature enthusiasts. With its diverse cultural heritage, world-class cuisine, and abundance of festivals, Santa Fé offers a unique and unforgettable ...
3 days ago · kerispiller. Part three of our series looking at the architecture of Santa Fe. In 1846, the United States Army claimed all of New Mexico and established an outpost in Santa Fe. Trading routes...
4 days ago · Santa Fe, the capital city of New Mexico, played a significant role in the history of the state. After New Mexico was ceded to the United States in 1848, Santa Fe became the capital in 1851 of the Territory of New Mexico. In 1912, it officially became the capital of the state.
