1500-1800 Spanish Exploration By Brett_Pedersen Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Dec 31, 1800 1500-1800 Spanish Exploration By: Brett Pedersen Jan 1, 1583 Explorer, Antonio de Espejo describes El Paso with lies. Jan 1, 1610 Santa Fe becomes the capital of New Mexico. Jan 1, 1632 San Clemete became the first mission established in Texas. Jan 1, 1680 Hostile Indians attack Santa Fe. Jan 1, 1689 Fray Damien Massanet helps Gov. Alonso De Leon search for St. Louis. Jan 1, 1689 Fort St. Louis was destroyed by the Karankawa. Jan 1, 1691 Francisco Hidalgo was with the expedition of Domingo Teran de los Rios. Jan 1, 1693 The Spanish temporarily abandoned Texas Missions. Jan 1, 1700 San Juan Bautista and San Francisco Solano were constructed. Jan 1, 1717 Antonio Margil de Jesus assists in finding Nuestra Senora de los Dolores and San Miguel de los Adaes. Helps find Nuestra Senora de los Delores and San Miguel de los Adaes. Jan 1, 1718 San Antonio has its beginnings. Jan 1, 1721 Presidio La Bahia, a military fort, was built where St. Louis was destroyed. Jan 1, 1734 Jose de Escandon subdues 10,000 indian rebels at San Miguel. Jan 1, 1758 San Saba was destroyed by hostile indians. Jan 1, 1765 The Destruction of San Saba, a famous mural, was painted.