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Santa Fe, New Mexico

Located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, Santa Fe was founded in 1610. Santa Fe is the oldest state capital in the United States, founded in 1610. Canyon Road has over 100 art galleries — one of the top art markets in the world.
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Founded 1610 | Population 89,000 | Peak 89,000 (2024) | County Santa Fe County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Santa Fe, New Mexico

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1610Founded by Spanish: Oldest state capital in the U.S.
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1680Pueblo Revolt: Native Americans expel Spanish; reconquered 1692.
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1848Becomes U.S. Territory: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
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1917Art Colony: Artists flock to Santa Fe; becomes world art center.
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2003Canyon Road Gallery District: Over 100 galleries on one street.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1610 Culture
Founded by Spanish
1680 Civil Rights
Pueblo Revolt
1848 Government
Becomes U.S. Territory
1917 Culture
Art Colony
2003 Culture
Canyon Road Gallery District

Did You Know?

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Santa Fe is the oldest state capital in the United States, founded in 1610.
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Canyon Road has over 100 art galleries — one of the top art markets in the world.
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At 7,199 feet, Santa Fe is the highest state capital in the U.S.
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Santa Fe is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
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Santa Fe has a population of approximately 89,000.

Famous People from Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Adrian Grenier
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jul 10, 1976 · Age 49
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Amber Midthunder
Actor, Film Director · Born Apr 26, 1997 · Age 28
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Ben Ray Luján
Politician · Born Jun 7, 1972 · Age 53
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Lori Nelson
Stage Actor, Model · Born Aug 15, 1933 · Died Aug 23, 2020 (age 87)
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Raoul Trujillo
Choreographer, Television Actor · Born May 8, 1955 · Age 70
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