The Capital in the Mountains
Of all the state capitals in the United States, the one that sits highest above sea level is Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico. It rests at roughly 7,000 feet, in the foothills of a mountain range in the north-central part of the state. A common guess for this title is Denver, the famous "Mile High City," but Santa Fe sits well above even Denver.
The Oldest Capital Too
Santa Fe holds another record alongside its height: it is also the oldest state capital in the United States. It was founded in the early seventeenth century, long before the United States itself existed, when the region was a far northern outpost of the Spanish empire. That deep history gives the city its distinctive old architecture and character.
Life at High Altitude
Santa Fes high elevation shapes daily life there. The thinner mountain air, the strong high-desert sunlight, and the cool, clear nights all come from sitting so high up. The city is well known as a centre for art and culture, drawing visitors with its galleries, museums, and its dramatic setting against the surrounding mountains.
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