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September 9, 1850 — New Mexico is claimed by the United States government as a territory, of which Santa Fe is made the capitol city by the following year. October 24, 1867 — The Soldiers' Monument is erected. 1890 - Santa Fe Indian School founded. 1891 — William Taylor Thornton is elected Mayor. [4]
Timeline of New Mexico history. Coordinates: 34.4071°N 106.1126°W. This timeline is a chronology of significant events in the history of the US State of New Mexico and the historical area that is now occupied by the state. 2000s 1900s Statehood 1800s Territory 1700s 1600s 1500s Before 1492.
Santa Fe (/ ˌ s æ n t ə ˈ f eɪ, ˈ s æ n t ə f eɪ / SAN-tə FAY, - fay; Spanish:) is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico, and the county seat of Santa Fe County.With over 89,000 residents, [5] Santa Fe is the fourth-most populous city in the state, [6] and part of the Albuquerque–Santa Fe–Los Alamos combined statistical area, which had a population of 1,162,523 in 2020.
Significance. First held on September 16, 1712, to commemorate Diego de Vargas ' Bloodless reconquest of Santa Fe in Nuevo México. Celebrations. The lighting of Zozobra, processions, parades, and New Mexico music performances (typically mariachi) Frequency. annual. Fiestas de Santa Fe is a festival held every autumn in Santa Fe, New Mexico ...
The New Mexico State Fair continues this week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Enjoy games, art, food, exhibits and more. The fair is ...
Designated CP. July 23, 1973. Designated NMSRCP. June 20, 1971. The Loretto Chapel is a former Roman Catholic church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States, that is now used as a museum and a wedding chapel. [2] It is known for its unusual helix -shaped spiral staircase (the "Miraculous Stair").
September 29, 1972. Santa Fe Historic District is a historic district in Santa Fe, New Mexico that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It includes two sites that are individually named U.S. National Historic Landmarks : Santa Fe Plaza. Palace of the Governors. In addition, it includes:
The New Mexico State Capitol is the seat of government of the U.S. state of New Mexico, located in its capital city of Santa Fe. It houses both chambers of the New Mexico Legislature and the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Secretary of State. The building is one of only eleven state capitols without a dome, and the only ...