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Spaniards believed it was important to re-conquer New Mexico to restore Spanish influence and authority following the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, which temporarily expelled them from the region. They viewed the reconquest as essential for maintaining control over valuable resources, trade routes, and the spread of Christianity among Indigenous populations. Additionally, reclaiming New Mexico was seen as a way to reaffirm Spain's power and prestige in the face of rival European colonial interests in North America.

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