The residents were able to leave the area without being harmed. They got along with the nearby Pueblo peoples and were told in advance of the Pueblo Revolt in 1680. The Hispanic people lived between the Sandia Pueblo on the south and Santa Ana Pueblo on the north. Vineyards still thrive in the region today and have become a staple within the town of Bernalillo. In the 1620s, the wine grape vines were introduced and quickly thrived as families made wine, and vineyards were flourishing. The church included a small chapel in honor of Sandía Pueblo’s patron Saint Anthony. Soon, others came to the area, and several Spanish ranches and haciendas existed, and the Church of San Francisco was built for use by the area residents.
In 1598, Juan de Oñate came through the area and established Santa Fe as the capital of “New Spain.” At this time, land grants were given to several families in the Bernalillo area, including the Perea, Bernal, Gonzales, and Chavez families.
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