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Santa Fe / New Mexico History Blog

Category: Santa Fe History

Santa Fe History

Santa Fe’s Patron Saint

Today, October 4th, is the Catholic feast day for St. Francis of Assisi. New Mexico’s capital city became La Villa Real de la Santa Fe

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Artists

A Vision for New Mexico

Allan Houser is considered to be one of the most important Native American artists of the 20th century. His work is displayed in collections in

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Zozobra & the Rose Bowl

This Fiesta de Santa Fe–themed float was the prize-winning float at the 1950 Rose Bowl Parade. The float was designed in the shape of Zozobra

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Santa Fe History

The Reign of Santa Fe

The creation of the Club Real (Royal Court) in Santa Fe in 1944 helped keep the Fiesta queens and princesses involved for future celebrations. The

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