USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Santa Fe, capital of New Mexico, U.S., and seat (1852) of Santa Fe county, in the north-central part of the state, on the Santa Fe River. It lies in the northern Rio Grande valley at 6, 996 feet (2, 132 metres) above sea level, at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Detailed explanation-2: -Don Juan de Onate became the first Governor-General of New Mexico and established his capital in 1598 at San Juan Pueblo, 25 miles north of Santa Fe. When Onate retired, Don Pedro de Peralta was appointed Governor-General in 1609. One year later, he had moved the capital to present day Santa Fe.

Detailed explanation-3: -1692-1821 – Santa Fe grew as a prosperous city. 1821-1846 – Santa Fe became the capital of the province of New Mexico, owned by Mexico, which gained independence from Spain.

Detailed explanation-4: -1. Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the US. Established way back in 1607, Santa Fe first became a capital three years later, making it both the oldest capital city in the country and the oldest European settlement west of the Mississippi.

Detailed explanation-5: -Santa Fe was chosen as the site of the new capital because Pedro de Peralta wanted a location that was more secure and easily defensible. Plus the town had a good water supply and ample land for development.