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Content: The stage was now set for phase two of Vargas' plan: the
recolonization of New Mexico. [ 8]
After the Revolt of 1680, Spain had a chance to wash
her hands of the whole New Mexican venture, yet she refused to do so,
for reasons of conscience. Spain's commitment, ending in 1680, was
resumed in 1692. El Paso del Norte was the primary settlement for the
refugees of 1680. A census, conducted from December 22, 1692 through
January 2, 1693 showed that the town had 382 inhabitants contained in
fifty households. At San Lorenzo, two leagues from El Paso, another 266
persons resided while at Ysleta, four leagues south of the city, 118
residents lived. At Senecu, three leagues from El Paso another 130
residents were counted. Altogether the El Paso area had about 1,000
persons in early 1693. [ 9]
Upon arriving in El Paso del Norte, Vargas found
living conditions for the citizens less than comfortable.