What year did the spanish settle in Santa Fe?

The Spanish settled in Santa Fe in 1607. The first Spanish expedition to the area was led by Juan de Oñate in 1598. Oñate and his men established a settlement at San Juan de los Caballeros, which is now known as San Juan Pueblo. In 1607, Oñate moved the capital of the province of New Mexico to Santa Fe. Santa Fe has been the capital of New Mexico ever since.