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1662 Spanish government begins to develop ideas for a prominent villa on the site of Albuquerque. 1693 First permanent settlers arrive. 1698 Six year drought ravages the valley. 1706 Albuquerque (Old Town) founded Feb. 7 on false pretense. Named after the Duke of Alburquerque, viceroy of New Spain. |