Dec 19, 2024

RELEASE: 124 Years of History: New Mexico�s longtime State and Territorial Capitol building added toState Register of Cultural Properties

Hello Everyone,

The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is proud to announce that New Mexico’s former Territorial and State Capitol building, now known as Bataan Memorial Building, has been added to the State Register of Cultural Properties.

This historic building served as the seat of New Mexico’s government, first as a territory and later as a U.S. state, for more than six decades before the Roundhouse was completed. The building also played a key role in enabling New Mexico to achieve statehood in 1912.

Our full press release on the Bataan Memorial Building is below.

Full Press Release

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re interested in learning more about this unique building and its role in New Mexico history.

Thanks, Daniel

Daniel Zillmann 505-670-4404 Daniel.Zillmann@dca.nm.gov

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