List of Spanish governors of New Mexico

Spanish Governor of New Mexico
ResidenceSanta Fe
AppointerKing of Spain
FormationNovember 1598 (1598-11)
First holderJuan de Oñate
Final holderFacundo Melgares
AbolishedJanuary 1822 (1822-01)
SuccessionList of Mexican governors of New Mexico
Map of the province of Nuevo México in 1824

Spanish Governors of New Mexico were the political chief executives of the province of Santa Fe de Nuevo México (New Mexico) between 1598, when it was established by an expedition by Juan de Oñate, and 1822, following Mexico's declaration of independence. New Mexico became a territory of the United States beginning in 1846, and a state in 1912.


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