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Line 1: − The city of '''Santa Fe''' is the [[capital]] of the State of [[New Mexico]]. (USA)+ − + − + + + + + + + + + + + + + − + − == Climate ==+ − + + − + + − The population of Santa Fe is 72,056 inhabitants. <ref> http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/35/3570500.html</ref> The residents are ethnically diverse, with a large number of peoples of [[Native American]] Indian descent and of Hispanic Origin. The [[Pueblo]] Indians are indigenous to the area, and other local Native American groups include the [[Comanche]], [[Apache]] and [[Navajo]]. <ref> http://www.city-data.com/city/Santa-Fe-New-Mexico.html </ref> <ref> http://www.thesantafesite.com/history.html </ref>+ − + + − The Santa Fe City Council is the legislative authority of the city. The City Council is formed of 8 members, 2 members from each of the 4 districts. Each council member serves a 4 year term. The [[Mayor]] also serves a 4 year term of service. <ref> http://www.santafenm.gov/ </ref>+ + − Line 24:
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Santa Fe was founded as a military outpost around 1609 by [[Spanish]] [[explorers]]. <ref> http://www.answers.com/topic/santa-fe-new-mexico</ref> and is the oldest capital city in the [[United States]]. <ref> http://www.desertusa.com/Cities/nm/santafe.html </ref> <ref> http://www.thesantafesite.com/history.html </ref>
'''Santa Fe''' (literally, "Holy Faith"), officially the '''City of Santa Fe''' with the slogan '''The City Different''', is capital of the state of [[New Mexico]], located in the [[United States of America|American]] Southwest. The city is located near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Jemez Mountatins. Santa Fe is known best as the oldest capital city in the United States, and as one of the world's [[art cities]]. The city's economy is supported by many its arts and cultural venues, the location of New Mexico's state government, and tourism.
The population of Santa Fe is 67,947 inhabitants, with 144,170 in its metropolitan area. The city has a large population of primarily Whites and Hispanics, and a larger than average amount of Native Americans. The [[Pueblo]] Indians are indigenous to the area, and other local Native American groups include the [[Comanche]], [[Apache]] and [[Navajo]]. There is also a sizable population of African, Asian, and multiracial individuals.
Santa Fe usually has a dry, desert climate, with sunny weather, but winter months can bring cold weather and snow. The city's elevation is 7,000 feet above sea level, and covers 35 square miles in a valley near the [[Rio Grande]] river. The city sits at the southern base of the [[Rocky Mountains]] and is located between two Mountain ranges: the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and the Jemez Mountains to the west. <ref> http://www.usatourist.com/english/places/newmexico/santafe.html </ref>
== History ==
The first Spanish settlers arrived in 1610, naming the town '''La Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Asís'''. The town was surrounded by other towns, like the town of Española, and even including several [[Pueblo]]s such as the San Ildefonso Pueblo and the Nambé Pueblo. Don Juan de Oñate first started the colony in 1598, but the second governor of New Mexico Don Pedro de Peralta moved the colony to the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in 1607, the colony became a town in 1610. <ref>http://www.desertusa.com/Cities/nm/santafe.html</ref> <ref>http://www.thesantafesite.com/history.html</ref>
== Population ==
== Politics ==
The [[Mayor]] is appointed to a 4 year term of service. The City Council is comprised of eights [[election|elected]] members, two from each district, and is the primary legislative authority of the city, with the power to adopt [[ordinance|ordinances]], resolutions, and other city [[legislation]].<ref>[http://www.santafenm.gov/ The City of Santa Fe]</ref> The current mayor is Democrat [[Javier Gonzales]].
Santa Fe is historically considered a liberal city, the rest of the state if composed of liberal and "swing cities" which sway from Democratic and Republican votes. However, the city's denizens have [[libertarian]] political stances.<ref> http://www.city-data.com/city/Santa-Fe-New-Mexico.html </ref>
== Government ==
== Culture and Neighborhoods==
Albuquerque is home to several art galleries and other cultural venues. The primary architectures of the city reflects its well known "Santa Fe style" architecture; consisting of a blend of Spanish Mission architecture, Pueblo Revival architecture, the Mexican and American Territorial Revival architecture, alongside Spanish, Native American, Western, Mexican, and American decorative styles.<ref>[http://newmexico.heavensentgaming.com/lexicon/santa-fe Santa Fe] on the [[New Mexico Cultural Encyclopedia, Lexicon, and News]]</ref>
==Climate==
Santa Fe usually has a dry, desert climate, with sunny weather, but winter months can bring cold weather and snow. The city's elevation is 7,000 feet above sea level, and covers 35 square miles in a valley near the [[Rio Grande]] river. The city sits at the southern base of the [[Rocky Mountains]] and is located between two Mountain ranges: the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and the Jemez Mountains to the west.<ref>http://www.usatourist.com/english/places/newmexico/santafe.html</ref>
== Transportation ==
== Transportation ==
The closest International Airport is [[Albuquerque International Sunport]], located in the city of [[Albuquerque]], New Mexico. Santa Fe has a small municipal Airport with commercial flights from Denver, [[Colorado]]. <ref> http://www.thesantafesite.com/history.html </ref>
The closest International Airport is [[Albuquerque International Sunport]], located in the city of [[Albuquerque]], New Mexico. Santa Fe has a small municipal Airport with commercial flights from Denver, [[Colorado]]. <ref> http://www.thesantafesite.com/history.html </ref>
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==External Links==
==Also See==
*[http://santafe.org/ Santa Fe's Official Travel Site]
* [[Albuquerque]]
[[Category:New Mexico Cities and Towns]]
[[Category:New Mexico Cities and Towns]]
[[Category:US State Capitals]]
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