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2 days ago · New Mexico, constituent state of the U.S., which became the 47th state of the union in 1912. It ranks fifth among the states in terms of total area and is bounded by Colorado to the north, Oklahoma and Texas to the east, Texas and Mexico to the south, and Arizona to the west. Its capital is Santa Fe.
2 days ago · Because the colonists from Spain who first came to New Mexico in the 1500s were Catholics, many art pieces are religious. Bultos, for example, are carved and painted wooden figures of saints. Retablos are religious paintings or religious scenes populated with small sculptures.
5 days ago · The Santa Fe New Mexican observes its 175th anniversary with a series highlighting some of the major stories and figures that have appeared in the paper's pages through its history. SUBSCRIBE ...
5 days ago · Santa Fe Opera House – The Crosby Theater. The first opera house was built on 199 acres of newly acquired land by John Crosby, the founding director of the Opera Association of New Mexico. Every summer festival since July 1957, the company has presented operas of the standard operatic repertoire and new operas.
4 days ago · In 1846, the United States Army claimed all of New Mexico and established an outpost in Santa Fe, bringing the first power saw. A new building aesthetic was born: the Territorial Style.
3 days ago · Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) was an American landscape photographer and environmentalist known for his black-and-white images of the American West. He helped found Group f/64, an association of photographers advocating "pure" photography which favored sharp focus and the use of the full tonal range of a photograph.
5 days ago · 12 Best Ski-In Ski-Out Accommodations In Taos, New Mexico - Updated 2024. 1. Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Fe (from USD 189) Show all photos. Enjoy Santa Fe’s popular attractions, such as the Museum of International Folk Art and Meow Wolf, by booking a stay at Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Fe. It offers a variety of room types, including ...
