1. The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 ended on December 17th with the Spanish fleeing the region.
2. In 1866, the town of Raton was founded on December 17th by a group of trappers.
3. The New Mexico Museum of Art was founded on December 17th, 1917, in Santa Fe.
4. On December 17th, 1977, the first luxury hotel in Santa Fe, La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, opened its doors.
5. In 2003, the last commercial passenger train ran on the Santa Fe Southern Railway on December 17th, ending a 130-year tradition.
5 Fun Facts About December 17 In New Mexico History
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