1. On April 23, 1598, Spanish explorer Juan de Oñate led an expedition into New Mexico, establishing a settlement near present-day Santa Fe. This event marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the region.
2. In 1823, the first public school in New Mexico was opened in Santa Fe on April 23. The school was established by the Mexican government, which had taken control of the region after gaining independence from Spain.
3. On April 23, 1879, a group of Apache warriors led by Geronimo raided the town of Alma in southwestern New Mexico. The raid was one of many that Geronimo and his followers carried out as they resisted U.S. efforts to control Apache lands.
4. In 1913, the first motor vehicle bridge across the Rio Grande was dedicated in Las Cruces on April 23. The bridge allowed easier access between New Mexico and Texas and helped promote commerce and travel in the region.
5. On April 23, 1995, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Park was designated as the official home of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The annual event, which takes place in October, attracts ballooning enthusiasts from around the world and is one of the largest hot air balloon festivals in the world.
5 Fun Facts About April 23 In New Mexico History
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