Santa Fe in Santa Fe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
1998
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 24, 2021
1. 1998 Marker
The Santa Fe City Council, on April 9, 1997, passed Resolution 1997-23 establishing and providing support for a Cuarto Centenario Committee of civic organizations and volunteers to plan and direct the commemoration of the 1598 founding of "La Nueva Mιxico." Throughout 1998 the city celebrated the Cuarto Centenario with 52 major events. Santa Fe's Mayor hosted visits from the Vice President of Spain, its Ambassador to the U.S. and other Spanish dignitaries; representatives and dignitaries from the Government of Mexico. American officials included the U.S. Ambassador to Spain - Ed L. Romero, the Governor of New Mexico, the Archbishop of Santa Fe and other state and municipal leaders. History conferences, cultural symposia, concerts, art shows, craft displays, folk dancing and many educational events kept civic and cultural calendars full all year long.
Ambassador Ed L. Romero and Cayetana Romero
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Hispanic Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is April 9, 1997.
Location. 35° 41.226′ N, 105° 56.166′ W. Marker is in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in Santa
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern New Mexico. It is also in the American Southwest, in the Mountain West, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1848 (here, next to this marker); 1850 (here, next to this marker); 1788 (here, next to this marker); 1712 (here, next to this marker); 1827 (here, next to this marker); 1630 (here, next to this marker); 1777 (here, next to this marker); Santa Fe Cathedral Park and Monument (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Fe.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 24, 2021
2. 1998 Marker
The marker is the eighth of eight markers in this semicircle in Cathedral Park, just south of East Palace Avenue.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
