Hello from Santa Fe,

As the second oldest city in America - we commemorate our 400th anniversary in 2010 - Santa Fe has been a part of the country's development from the very beginning. From the time of the great Native American nations to the arrival of the first Europeans and on to the exploration of the West right up to the present, Santa Fe has played a lasting role in the story of the U.S. That history is alive today and evident in our culture, our people, and our architecture.

Santa Fe is also a modern town. Behind the old adobe walls are the best in contemporary art galleries, museums, restaurants, and accommodations. It is a town of musicians and artists and scientists and writers and interesting people from all walks of life who are drawn here by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the city's sophistication and creative energy.

We're known as "The City Different" for many reasons; I hope you have a chance to visit us some day soon and discover some of them for yourself.

David Coss
Mayor, City of Santa Fe