Capitol Building - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Corner of Old Santa Fe Trail and Paseo de Peralta Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone: (505) 986-4589    legis.state.nm.us/lcs

    - photos taken June 2006, TMC.

The unique history of New Mexico is reflected in its capitols. New Mexico claims the oldest as well as one of the newest capitols in the United States. The Palace of the Governors, built in 1609 on the north side of the Plaza, is the oldest capitol building. It was the seat of Spanish, Mexican and American governments. Today it is the New Mexico State History Museum.

The current State Capitol was dedicated on December 8, 1966. The building was designed by W.C. Kruger and constructed by Robert E. McKee. It is built in New Mexico Territorial style, which is an adaptation of Greek revival and Pueblo adobe architecture. The building forms the Zia sun symbol.

The Capitol was renovated in the early 1990s and rededicated on December 4, 1992. The renovation included expansion of the committee rooms, asbestos abatement, mechanical and electrical improvements and handicapped barrier removal. The Capitol Art Foundation and art collection were also created at this time. All the art and handcrafted furniture in the Capitol’s permanent collection were created by New Mexico artists.

-from brochure provided by the New Mexico State Legislature

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