Historical Marker
Albuquerque on the Camino Real
Spanish settlers had lived here before the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, but the area was resettled when the “Villa de Albuquerque” was founded in 1706. In addition to promoting colonization, the new town was intended to provide protection from attacks by Indians in Rio Abajo, or lower Rio Grande Valley.
The state's landscape is diverse and includes deserts, mountains, and forests. It is home to several national parks and monuments, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park and the White Sands National Monument.