New Mexico, Eddy County, Artesia
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In 1590-91 Gaspar Castaño de Sosa, a Portuguese by birth, took an expedition up the Pecos River in an attempt to establish a colony in New Mexico. His venture was a failure, but it led to a permanent settlement under Don Juan de Onate in 1598. Castaño de Sosa passed near here in winter of 1590.
(Exploration) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
In 1590-91 Gaspar Castaño de Sosa, a Portuguese by birth, took an expedition up the Pecos River in an attempt to establish a colony in New Mexico. His venture was a failure, but it led to a permanent settlement under Don Juan de Onate in 1598. Castaño de Sosa passed near here in winter of 1590.(Exploration) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.