Espanola, New Mexico The Jewel of Northern New Mexico. Espanola was founded in 1598 by Spain as the first capitol of New Mexico. It sits in the northern Rio Grande Valley between the Jemez Mountains and Truchas Peaks, and is a very convenient base for exploring northern New Mexico.  Espanola has many lodging options and the best selection of restaurants. Don't miss the world-class local artists.  Let us be your tour guide through the Beautiful Espanola Valley.

 

	The Eight Northern Indian Pueblos   To see a list of events held at these pueblos please visit: EspanolaOnline.com/events.htm Photos of the 2005 Eight Northern Pueblos Arts and Craft Show - Click Here
Tesuque Pueblo. “Te Tsugeh Oweengeh,” meaning the “Village of the Narrow Place of Cottonwood Trees.”  Established around 1250, Tesuque is one of the oldest pueblos in the Southwest. Home of Camel Rock, a naturally eroded sandstone formation. Feast Day San Diego Feast Day November 12 For Further Information: Pueblo of Tesuque Route 5, Box 360-T Santa Fe, NM 87501 Tel: (505) 983-2667/988-3620 Fax: (505) 982-2331	San Ildefonso Pueblo San Ildefonso is best known to be the home of the late Maria Martinez who along with her husband, Julian, developed black-on-black pottery. Maria's work can be seen at the Pueblo museum located near the church.  San Ildefonso's fishing pond and picnic areas are along the Río Grande, with permits available on-site; call (505) 455-3549, 455-2273. Feast day Comanche and Buffalo or Deer Dance  January 23  For Further Information: San Ildefonso Pueblo Visitor and Information Center Route 5 Box 314 -A Santa Fe, NM 87501 Tel: (505) 455-3549 Fax: (505) 455-7351 Pueblo of San Ildefonso Route 5 Box 315-A Santa Fe, NM 87501 Tel: (505) 455-2273 Fax: (505) 455-7351
Pojoaque Pueblo The Pojoaque Pueblo Plaza Shopping Center offers numerous amenities for both the traveler and the local community. Feast Day December 12, 2002 Tribal Museums Poeh Museum - Frontage Road, Pojoaque - Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call (505) 455-2489 or visit www.poehmuseum.com. Business Enterprises Poeh Center/Gallery - www.poehcenter.com Poeh Store - www.poehstore.com Annual feast day is December 12. For Further Information: Pueblo of Pojoaque Route 11, Box 71 Santa Fe, NM 87501 Tel: (505) 455-2278 Fax: (505) 455-2950 Pojoaque Pueblo Tourist Information Center Route 11, Box 21GS Santa Fe, NM Tel: (505) 455-3460 Fax: (505) 455-7128	Santa Clara Pueblo “Valley of the Wild Roses” Established around 1550 when a drought forced their ancestors to move into the Rio Grande Valley.  Feast Days June 13 St. Anthony’s Day Aug. 12 St. Claire’s Day Arts & Crafts Show Annual Christmas Bazaar first weekend in December (505) 753-9663 Archaeological and Historical Sites Santa Clara Puye Cliff Dwellings - Seasonal - June, July and August from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call (505) 753-7326. Recreation Areas Santa Clara Recreational Area - Seasonal - Open April 1 to October 31 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call (505) 753-7326. For Further Information: Santa Clara Department of Tourism P.O. Box 580 Espanola, NM 87532 Tel: (505) 753-7326 Fax: (505) 753-8988 Pueblo of Santa Clara PO Box 580 Espanola, NM 87532 Tel: (505) 753-7330 Fax: (505) 753-8988
Nambé Pueblo “Pueblo of the Rounded Earth” Annual feast day is October 4.  Feast Day Nambe Pueblo Feast Day October 4 In honor of St. Francis de Assisi For Further Information:  Nambé Pueblo Rt. 1 Box 117-BB Santa Fe, NM 87506 Telephone: (505) 455-2036 Fax: (505) 455-2038	San Juan Pueblo Feast Day June 23-24 A sunset dance on the 23rd in honor of St. John the Baptist. Buffalo Dance and footrace. Festival/Events March - Annual Fishing Derby, San Juan Lakes For more information, call (505) 753-5067. 4th of July - Ohkay Casino. For more information, call 1 (800) PLAY-AT-OK. Recreational Areas San Juan Lakes - Open year round from dawn to dusk. For more information, call (505) 753-5067. Bison Park - For more information, call (505) 753-5067. First Capital Site - Guided tours only. For more information, call (505)852-4400. Business Enterprises Best Western Casino & Resort - For reservations, call 1 (877) 829-2865 or (505) 747-1668. OHKAY Casino - Roulette, craps, slots, poker, and Ohkay Cafe - 1 (800) PLAY-AT-0K. Oke Oweenge Arts & Crafts Cooperative - (505) 852-2372. OHKAY RV Park - Open year round from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - (505) 753-5067. OHKAY Travel Center - Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - (505) 753-5452. For Further Information: Pueblo of San Juan P.O. Box 1099 San Juan Pueblo, NM 87566 Tel: (505) 852-4400 Fax: (505) 852-4820
Picuris Pueblo Arts & Crafts Show 1st Weekend in July - Weekend High Country Arts & Crafts Festival - (505) 587-2712 TBA - Hotel Santa Fe Arts & Crafts Show - Santa Fe, NM - (505) 587-2712 Feast Days: January 25 St. Paul’s Feast Day  February 2 Candeleria Feast Day June 13 St. Anthony’s Feast Day Foot Races August 9-10 San Lorenzo Feast Day   Archaeological and Historical Sites Picuris Ruins - Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Recreational Areas Puun-na and Tutah Lakes - Seasonal - Summer from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Winter hours vary. For more information, call the Picuris Pueblo Fish & Game and Parks & Wildlife at (505) 587-1601. Business Enterprises Hotel Santa Fe - 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501 - (505) 982-1200. For Further Information: Pueblo of Picuris P,O, Box 127 Peñasco, NM 87553 Tel: (505) 587-2519 Fax: (505) 587-1071 Web site www.picurispueblo.com	Taos Pueblo Pow-Wow 2nd Weekend in July (505) 758-5819 Feast Days: May 3 Santa Cruz Feast Footrace & Corn Dance June 13 San Antonio Feast Corn Dance July 25 & 26 San Juan Feast Santiago & Santa Ana Feasts September 28 & 30 San Geronimo Feast Days Business Enterprises Taos Mountain Casino - Smoke-free - Slot machines, blackjack tables, roulette wheel, poker tables, food concession, gift shop and video arcade (505) 737-0777, 1-888-WIN-TAOS For Further Information Taos Pueblo Tourism Office P.O. Box 1846 Taos, NM 87571 Tel (505) 758-1028 Fax (505) 758-4604 Pueblo of Taos P.O. Box 1846 Taos, NM 87571 Tel: (505) 758-9593 Fax: (505) 758-4604 Web site www.taospueblo.com
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