In 1719 the Spanish explorer Antonio Valverde y Cosio named the Sangre de Cristo ("Blood of Christ") mountains, in 1719, after being impressed by the reddish hue of the snowy peaks at sunrise. The Pecos National Monument can be seen here.
01/15 Coming to The Las Vegas area Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Santa Fe NM July14-August19 Sensational music, top-notch performers and Santa Fe’s alluring location combine to make this an event you won't want to miss.