Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe is the capital city of New Mexico, located in the Southwest region of the United States. Founded in 1610, the city has grown to a population of approximately 87,505 residents within a state of 2,117,522 people. As the seat of New Mexico's state government, Santa Fe serves as the political and administrative center of the state.

The city is home to the New Mexico State Capitol (Roundhouse), a Territorial / Pueblo Revival (Circular) structure that has been a landmark since its completion in 1966. Designed by W.C. Kruger & Associates, the capitol building stands as a testament to the state's history and governance, attracting visitors from across the country and around the world.

Santa Fe has served as the capital of New Mexico since 1610.

The New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe, commonly known as 'the Roundhouse,' is the only round state capitol building in the United States. Its circular design is inspired by the Zia sun symbol on the New Mexico state flag and reflects the Pueblo and territorial architectural traditions of the region. The building also serves as an art gallery, housing one of the largest publicly accessible art collections in New Mexico.

Notable Features

• Only round state capitol in the United States
• Design based on the Zia sun symbol from the state flag
• Houses an extensive public art collection
• Pueblo Revival-influenced architecture
• Beautiful rotunda with New Mexico turquoise accents
• Gardens featuring native plants of the Southwest