The city of Santa Fe, New Mexico will commemorate its 400th Anniversary starting in the summer of 2007, continuing through 2008 and 2009, and culminating with a final season full of events in the summer of 2010. As part of the fun honoring the amazing story of America's oldest capital city, the 400th Anniversary Committee sought submissions from the world for an iconic symbol that captures four centuries of history in this most intriguing place. The public then voted to choose the best design, and here's the winning logo:

The creator of the winning design will be recognized in Santa Fe and the logo used in all of the city's anniversary promotions. In addition, a $2,000 prize will be awarded to the winner.

Telling Santa Fe's long and diverse story in one small image is a challenge. Before Santa Fe was named, Native Americans made this peaceful spot along a river next to the mountains their home. Santa Fe then became a crossroads after the city's founding by the Spanish in 1610. More recently, Santa Fe has become known as one of the country's most historically interesting cities, a center for Native American, Hispanic, and western culture, the second largest art market in the U.S., and a city of fine food, extraordinary entertainment, and natural beauty.

The 400th Anniversary commemoration will celebrate all these diverse elements, honor the city's founding, and be a festival of Santa Fe life, lore, and legacy. And we want a very special logo out in front of it all.

Read about the people who helped establish Santa Fe in The Founding Family Series of articles presented by La Herencia magazine.

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Founders of the Villa de Santa Fe
The Martín Serrano Family
The Madrid Family
Pedro de Peralta