a year a year
1900
1960
2004, since that was when the story was written and published.
The story takes place in the early 20th century, during the winter season.
In the 1959's
The setting.
It takes place a year after she's moved away from Arizona [and Leo].
In 1935.
paintbrush falls
New Moon takes place in the year 2006.
the year the story takes place is 2055