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Timeline of Taos History

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1680


1760-3000

1821


1847



1872




1934

2003
1st Mission church founded: "Mission de San Geronimo"

Pueblos revolt; 70 settlers killed, drove out Spanish

Comanches descend on Taos Valley to destroy Pueblos

Flood of Eastern newcomers after Santa Fe Trail's opening

Pueblo Indians revolt against U.S.; treason rebels hung in the Plaza

Río del Norte and Santa Fé railroad incorporated in Taos, but failed to be surveyed, and remains somewhat isolated

Town of Taos is incorporated

Encebado Fires ignited within 1 mile of Taos; structures were saved, but land was damaged
1640




1692-96

1776


1846



1848



1912


1956
Resentments began over religion; Pueblos fled to Apache villages, then reluctantly returned 1 yr. later

Re-conquista of New Mexico

Taos Valley had 67 families, along with 306 Spaniards

United States occupation of New Mexico; established 1st American Governor

Mexican/American War ends; Taos belongs to United States, along with Southwest

New Mexico became the 47th state of the United States

Taos Ski Valley started by Ernie Blake

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