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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.

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?

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.

At 7,199 feet, Santa Fe is the highest state capital in the U.S.

Santa Fe is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.

Santa Fe has a population of approximately 89,000.

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