SANTA FÉ, the capital of the territory of New Mexico, in the United States of North America, in a wide plain, barren and sandy, surrounded by lofty mountains, about 20 miles E. of the Rio Grande. The streets are narrow and crooked, and the houses, built of sun-dried bricks, have generally but one storey, and an open court in the middle. The most conspicuous buildings are two Roman Catholic churches, with spires. The inhabitants are mostly Spaniards and Indians. Santa Fé is a place of considerable trade. Pop. 7000.