New Mexico State Capital

490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM
Phone: 505-986-4589

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The New Mexico State Capitol was dedicated on December 8, 1966 and rededicated in 1992 after being renovated. Often referred to as the Roundhouse because of it's circular design it was built in the New Mexico Territorial style, an sort of mix of Greek revival and Pueblo adobe styles. The building and surrounding plazas form the Zia sun symbol.

The Zia sun symbol is inlaid in the floor of the atrium.

The walls of the capital are lined with some really wonderful works of art owned by or on loan to the the Capitol Art Foundation which was established by the New Mexico legislature in 1991. The collection features contemporary works by artists who live and work in New Mexico. Take a little time to enjoy these cool works of art.

Look up and checkout the wonderful skylight in the rotunda of the capitol.

Photo(s): 2012