MENU ABOUT SANTA FE Home » Articles » About Santa Fe 06/09/2020 Santa Fe has a timeless, earthy soul – a chic place that hasn’t forgotten its long and storied past. Founded in 1610, Santa Fe is the oldest state capital in the US, synonymous with contemporary elegance thanks to its architecture, colorful art markets, gourmet restaurants, extraordinary museums, upscale accommodations, the world-class Santa Fe Opera, and 310 days of sunshine. Sitting at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo range at an altitude of over 7000 ft., it’s an exceptional base for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and skiing. Afterwards, indulge in chile-smothered local cuisine, visit remarkable churches, buy turquoise directly from Native American jewelers in the Plaza, or wander along centuries-old lanes. Santa Fe’s distinctive assortment of characters include Native Americans from the 19 surrounding Pueblos, Spanish families that have called the city home for centuries, artists of every genre, and more than a few Hollywood producers and movie stars. Most will tell you they are drawn by the deep history, relaxed attitude, the sense of space, a fantastic climate, and dazzling light. You’ll hear it a hundred times: “I came here for a visit, and I never left.” Nobody doesn’t love Santa Fe. This article was posted by Cheryl Fallstead Please Share! YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... SNOW TRAX EPISODE 1 Join snowsports journalist and Snow Trax writer Daniel Gibson to learn about skiing in New Mexico and about keeping your… 10 THINGS TO DO IN SANTA FE THIS WINTER By Lynn Cline Winter in Santa Fe is truly a wonderland. Snow softly blankets the city and the earthy scent of burning piñon from fireplaces across the city fills the air. You might be tempted to stay inside and sip hot chocolate, or something stronger, in front of merry flames in a kiva fireplace, but why would you when there’s so much fun to be had? From the ski slopes to the theater, a cool craft brew festival, a haunting … Read More SANTA FE MUSEUMS COULDN’T BE MORE NECESSARY Santa Fe Museums and Historic Sites play a special and unique role, as museums and historic sites are concerned. In fact, it’s no wonder that Santa Fe’s Museums are internationally recognized for their place in preserving the extensive culture and history of New Mexico. Maybe more than any other place on earth, Santa Fe has quite the task in preserving and telling the stories of New Mexico’s arts and histories. Santa Fe is often touted as a world class arts and … Read More IF YOU LIKE ABOUT SANTA FE ...CHECK THIS OUT TREASURED LINCOLN CANES – A LIVING SPIRIT OF NEW MEXICO’S TRIBES Out of over 500 Indian Nations across the burgeoning union, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was the first President to acknowledged the sovereignty of New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos. SNOW TRAX 9 | TAOS SKI VALLEY’S CHRISTOF BROWNELL Doing it His Way: Mayor Christof Brownell of Taos Ski Valley | By Snowsports Journalist Daniel Gibson | His is the classic case of the outsider becoming the insider, the person with no authority becoming the authority. Christof Brownell was a lucky kid. Born and raised in Taos Ski Valley, he is the older of two sons of Elisabeth and Tom Brownell, who owned and operated the fabled Thunderbird Lodge for some 40 years. For decades Christof was a highly … Read More WHAT IS THE ELEVATION OF SANTA FE, NM? Nestled happily in the foothills of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe is in the Northern Rio Grande Valley on the southern end of the Rocky Mountains. The City of Santa Fe itself sits at a whopping 7,198 ft above sea level, and is the highest capital city and third highest city in America. It doesn’t stop there either. If you head up to Ski Santa Fe you will be at the base elevation of 10,350ft, and if you … Read More FEATURED BUSINESSES HIGH DESERT ANGLER DETOURS AT LA FONDA ON THE PLAZA MEYER GALLERY BLACK MESA GOLF CLUB SANTA FE MOTOR SPORTS RESTAURANT FINDER HOTEL FINDER SHOPPING GUIDE SANTA FE ART GALLERIES ARTICLES THINGS TO DO IN SANTA FE SANTA FE WEATHER EVENTS VIDEOS PODCASTS ABOUT SANTA FE CONTACT US ADVERTISE WITH US SUBMIT YOUR BUSINESS RADIO STATIONS KBAC 98.1 RADIO FREE SANTA FE KTRC 1260 | 103.7 TALK RADIO KQBA 107.5 OUTLAW COUNTRY KVSF 101.5 THE CAT KLBU 94.7 JAMN 1400 AM | 93.7 FM | ESPN SANTA FE SHOWS CONTESTS The Santa Fe Experience SantaFe.com Newsletter Signup SantaFe.com © 2021 | All Rights Reserved We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Cookie settings ACCEPT