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Introduction The capital of New Mexico, Santa Fe is located in the northern Rio Grande Valley at the southern end of the Rocky Mountains. The city has a nearby pine forest that adds to the beauty of the region. It is the second oldest city of the US. The city is famous for the world renowned Santa Fe Opera. Santa Fe is a blend of Native American, Spanish, New Mexican, and Anglo (English) cultures. The city’s planning has been able to to preserve the architectural integrity of the city's high-walled adobe structures and narrow, winding streets. Santa Fe is a center for commerce, light industry, and science and technology.
Santa Fe enjoys a semi-arid continental climate, with moderate summers and winters, because of the mountain setting. Humidity is low and the sun shines approximately 300 days per year. The area receives an annual snowfall of 32 inches.
Area: 37.33 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 7,000 feet above sea level
Latitude: 35.67 N,
Longitude: 105.96 W
Average temperatures: January, 40.0° F; July, 91.0° F; annual average, 49.3° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 14 inches, 32 inches of snow
Population: 70,631 as on 2005
Attractions * Santa Fe's historic downtown plaza
* St. Francis Cathedral
* Santuario de Guadalupe
* Loretto Chapel
* San Miguel Mission
* The Cross of the Martyrs
FestivalsDuring the Chimayo Pilgrimage, on Good Friday, thousands walk on foot to the Santuario de Chimayo, a small church believed to aid in miracles.
Some of the regional festivals include:
* Rodeo de Santa Fe, a regional competition held in June every year
* Annual Traditional Spanish Market is held in July
* Indian Market, held in August
* Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta
* Winter Spanish Market, in December