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== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
'''1598--'''San Juan was founded as the first permanent Spanish colony in New Mexico. The capital was established at Santa Fe in 1610. | |||
'''1706--'''Albuquerque was founded and became a center of settlement. | |||
'''1821--'''When Mexico achieved independence from Spain, New Mexico became a Mexican province, and trade with the United States was opened over the Santa Fe Trail. | |||
'''1848--'''Mexico ceded New Mexico to the United States. The Santa Fe Trail soon became a favorite route of those heading to the California gold fields. | |||
'''1850-1863--'''Congress created the New Mexico Territory in 1850 and the first counties were established. The territory was enlarged somewhat with the Gadsden Purchase from Mexico in 1853, but greatly reduced by the creation of Colorado Territory in 1861 and Arizona Territory in 1863. | |||
'''1912--'''New Mexico became a state. | |||
== Indexes == | == Indexes == | ||