ESPANOLA
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Espanola Valley (US Hwy 84/285)
When it was described by Gaspar Casano de Sosa in 1591, the Espanola Valley contained about ten Tewa-speaking pueblos, several of which are still occupied today. Juan de Onate established New Mexico's first colony here in 1598. Long on the northern frontier of Spanish settlement, the Valley has continuously reflected its Indian and Spanish heritage.
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Espanola Valley
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Espanola Valley
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Espanola Valley
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Espanola Valley
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Santa Cruz Plaza (on the Camino Real): In 1695, Governor Diego de Vargas founded his first town, Santa Cruz de la Cañada, south of the Santa Cruz River designed to protect the Spanish frontier north of Santa Fe. The town was later moved to this site north of the river. This church, facing the plaza, dates from the 1730's. Santa Cruz was an important stop on the Camino Real between Santa Fe and Taos. In 1837, residents revolted against Mexican authorities, resulting in the death of Governor Albino Pérez.
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Across from the above Church
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