NM Hwy. 76

Rio Arriba County has five parts, this page: High Road, &

Rio Arriba County ~ Chama Valley ~ Espanola Area ~ Rio Arriba Communities ~

NM 76 HIGH ROAD TO TAOS

Links: ~ CHIMAYO ~ CORDOVA ~ CUNDIYO ~ OJO SARCO ~ SANTA CRUZ VILLAGE ~

SANTA CRUZ LAKE ~ TRUCHAS ~

~ HIGH ROAD ~ STATE OF NEW MEXICO ~ 4 CORNERS SW USA ~

CHIMAYO

About 8 Miles East of Espanola NM on NM 76

Links: ~ Chimayo Schools ~ El Santuario de Chimayo ~ Chimayo Restaurants ~

Chimayo Arts ~ Chimayo Lodging ~ ~ CHIMAYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Chimayo New Mexico -

http://chimayo.org/

A Brief History of Chimayo –

http://chimayo.org/history.html

Chimayo Demographics – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimayo,_New_Mexico

Chimayo Museum – Text - Photos – Links -

http://www.chimayomuseum.org/

Chimayo Photos by NM Entertainment –

http://www.newmexicoet.com/nm_photos_chimayo_01.htm

Photos of Chimayo & Black Mesa NM – Mary Saxton Griffin – Fine Art Photographer

http://www.zianet.com/msaxton/NM/chimayo/

“Dave’s Dream” – 1969 Ford LTD – Lowrider - built by Los Bujitos Car Club,

Chimayo NM – Smithsonian Site -

http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/collection/object_1187.html

Centinela Ranch – Mammoth Donkeys – Spanish Horses – Churro Sheep

http://www.centinelaranch.com/

Vigils Store in Chimayo – Photo by Barbara Johnson Photography

http://barbarajohnsonphotography.com/gallery.php?dir=southwest&tot=16&img=10

Chimayo Gallery of Photos – Web Shots Site – http://www.webshots.com/search?query=Santuario+de+Chimayo%2C++in+Northern+New+Mexico+at+Easter+time

~ CHIMAYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Chimayo Schools

Espanola Schools - State of NM - Listings -

http://www.ped.state.nm.us/districts/nw/espanola.html

Espanola Public School District –

http://www.k12espanola.org/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1

Chimayo Elementary School – “Tigers” –

http://www.k12espanola.org/education/school/school.php?sectionid=9

~ Chimayo Schools ~ CHIMAYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

El Santuario de Chimayo

El Santuario de Chimayo, the Lourdes of America – Article –

Archdiocese of Santa Fe Site -

http://www.archdiocesesantafe.org/AboutASF/Chimayo.html

El Santuario de Chimayo – Text – Links – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Santuario_de_Chimayo

El Santuario de Chimayo Shrine – Photos – Text -

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/NMCHIshrine.html

El Santuario de Chimayo - Photo – by Peter Scholle –

http://geoinfo.nmt.edu/staff/scholle/graphics/tourist/chimayo1.html

El Santuario de Chimayo – Photo – by Paul A. Cornelius -

http://www.fernside.com/Santuario.html

Each year during Holy Week thousands of people make a pilgrimage to Chimayó to

visit the Santuario and take away a bit of the sacred dirt -

http://www.southwestexplorer.com/pages/santuario_chimayo.html

~ El Santuario de Chimayo ~ CHIMAYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Chimayo Restaurants

Leona’s Restaurante -

http://www.leonasrestaurante.com/

Rancho de Chimayo Restaurant –

http://www.ranchochimayo.com/Ranchodechimayorestaurant.htm

Rancho de Chimayo Restaurant - Review - Shipman Site -

http://www.nmt.edu/~shipman/food/chimayo.html

~ Chimayo Restaurants ~ CHIMAYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Chimayo Arts

Ellen Chavez de Leitner – Retablo -

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=27

Chimayo Trading & Mercantile –

http://www.chimayoarts.com/

Chimayo Weavers –

http://www.chimayoweavers.com/

Green River Pottery – Reduction-fired Stoneware Pottery -

http://www.greenriverpottery.com/

Dorothy Martinez – Weaving -

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=115

Karen Martinez – Weaver –

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=120

Matthew Martinez – Vocalist, Musician, Producer, Engineer -

http://www.martinezmusic.com/

Ortega Weaving Shop –

http://www.ortegasdechimayo.com/

~ Chimayo Arts ~ CHIMAYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Marco Ovideo - Fetishes – Wood Carver-

http://www.collectorsguide.com/fa/fa049.shtml

Rancho de Chimayo – Featuring Fine Pottery & Paintings -

http://www.ranchochimayo.com/

Irvan L. Trujillo – Weaver -

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=144

Lisa Trujillo – Weaver –

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=147

Lucy Trujillo – Weaver –

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=149

David Eugene Vigil - Weaver –

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=160

Rose A. B. Vigil – Weaver

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=169

~ Chimayo Arts ~ CHIMAYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Chimayo Lodging

Casa Escondida B&B “The Hidden House - Secluded & Serene” -

http://www.casaescondida.com/

El Meson de la Centinela – “Hospitality in the tradition of the Old Southwest” -

http://www.innatchimayo.com/

Hacienda Rancho de Chimayo B&B – “Built in the Adobe Tradition” -

http://www.ranchochimayo.com/BedandBreakfast.htm

Rancho Manzana - “Centuries Old” – B&B – Cooking School -

http://ranchomanzana.com/bed.breakfast.html

~ Chimayo Lodging ~ CHIMAYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

CORDOVA

About 12 miles East of Espanola NM on NM 76

Links: ~ Cordova Elementary School ~ Cordova Art ~

~ CORDOVA ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Cordova Elementary School

Mountain View Elementary School – Listing –

http://www.k12espanola.org/education/school/school.php?sectionid=17

Espanola School District – Listings –

http://www.k12espanola.org/

~ Cordova Elementary School ~ CORDOVA ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Cordova Art

Miguel Aragon – Retablo – Panel from Altar Piece of San Antonio –

http://www.nga.gov/collection/gallery/iadfolk/iadfolk-19057.0.html

E. Michael Burrows – Giclee Limited Edition Prints – Biography -

http://www.editionartprints.com/Burrows.html

Castillo Gallery – Paintings, Sculpture, Contemporary, Traditional -

http://castillogallery.com/

David Gunter Photography – Fine Art & Event Photography -

http://www.davidgunter.com/

Eurgencio Lopez – Woodcarving –

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=65

George Lopez – Santos Woodcarver – Biography, Photo –

http://www.nea.gov/honors/heritage/fellows/fellow.php?id=1982_05

Gloria Lopez Cordova – Her “Creche” was acquired by Rockwell Museum of

Western Art – Article -

http://www.stny.com/RockwellMuseum/global/press/press_12262001.htm

Rafael Lopez Cordova – Woodcarving –

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=31

Sabinita Lopez Ortiz - Wood carver-

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=186

Jerry P. Sandoval – Retablo –

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=127

“Speaking Chicana: Voice, Power & Identity” - Article concerning three

generations of Women from Cordova –

http://condor.depaul.edu/~dialogo/back_issues/issue_4/speaking_chicana.htm

~ Cordova Art ~ CORDOVA ~ HIGH ROAD ~

CUNDIYO

On NM 76, about 2 miles East of Chimayo NM,

turn South, County Road 503 to Cundiyo NM

~ CUNDIYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Cundiyo Photo – “The High Road” -

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/paul_cornelius/Cundiyo.html

Cundiyo Abandoned Farm Structures – Photo -

http://www.fernside.com/Farmstuff.html

1941, Image of Cundio by Ernest Knee

http://www.editionsfineart.com/p-113-cundio-pdf%20copy.jpg

Marie Vigil – Weaving –

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=167

~ CUNDIYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

OJO SARCO

On NM 76, About 6 Miles North of Truchas NM

Links: ~ Ojo Sarco Arts ~ ~ OJO SARCO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Taos Area Hams – Listings for Ojo Sarco –

http://skyserver.net/hvarc/taoshams.html

NM Waterways - Ojo Sarco - Text - Photos by Kate Perdoni -

http://www.periodistacostilla.org/stories/trampas.html

~ OJO SARCO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Ojo Sarco Arts

Enbi – Wood-fired Pottery –

http://www.enbistudio.com/

High Road Adventure – Artisans –

http://www.highroadnewmexico.com/

Al Hurricane – Musician – Band – Biography -

http://www.alhurricane.com/Al_biography.html

Ojo Sarco Pottery, Cathy Ann Riggs, Wheelthrown/Handbuilt Porcelian

Pieces/Dinnerwear/Tile Top Tables

http://www.ojosarco.com/

Jo Anne Paulk – Stained Glass –

http://www.wesstartisans.com/JoAnnePaulk.php3

Sabra Sowell-Lovejoy – Artist -

http://www.sabralovejoy.com/

Wanova Gallery in Ojo Sarco – You Tube Site – Jewelry – Natural Rocks -

http://www.wanovagallery.com/

~ Ojo Sarco Arts ~ OJO SARCO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

SANTA CRUZ VILLAGE

Links: Santa Cruz Schools ~ Santa Cruz Church ~ Santa Cruz Name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall ~

Santa Cruz Businesses ~ Santa Cruz Arts ~ Santa Cruz Lodging ~

~ SANTA CRUZ VILLAGE ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Santa Cruz NM – Demographics – Wikipedia –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Cruz,_New_Mexico

Santa Cruz Historical Photos – 1860-1920 - Scroll to Santa Cruz Links –

from the Denver Public Library –

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award97/codhtml/hawpSubjects301.html

New Mexico Acequia Association -

http://www.lasacequias.org/

~ SANTA CRUZ VILLAGE ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Santa Cruz Schools

Espanola Schools – State of NM Listings –

http://www.ped.state.nm.us/districts/nw/espanola.html

Espanola Public School District –

http://www.k12espanola.org/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1

Holy Cross Elementary School –

http://www.eschoolsearch.com/index.cfm?action=showdetail&id=7258

~ Santa Cruz Schools ~ SANTA CRUZ VILLAGE ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Santa Cruz Church

Santa Cruz de la Canada Parish & Holy Cross School – Links – Photos –

http://members.tripod.com/santacruzdelacanada/

Archdiocese of Santa Fe Art Collection – Altar Screen of Santa Cruz –

http://www.collectorsguide.com/sf/sffa11.shtml

Making New Mexican Santos: Franciscans & Vecino Dominance in

Late Colonial NM – Images – Scroll to Santa Cruz”

http://weber.ucsd.edu/Depts/Ethnic/fac/rfrank/SHEAR99/SHEARrhf.html

~ Santa Cruz Church ~ SANTA CRUZ VILLAGE ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Santa Cruz Name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall

Private 1st Class Gabriel Baca

http://tanaya.net/cgi-bin/vmw.cgi?1807

To Search for Names on the Vietnam Memorial Wall -

http://tanaya.net/vmw/

~ Santa Cruz Name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall ~ SANTA CRUZ VILLAGE ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Santa Cruz Businesses

Northern Trailer Sales – Heavy duty utility, car hauler, dump,

Horse/stock & equipment trailers -

http://www.ntsnm.com/

Vogi Ji Press – Book Publishing & Printing -

http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/product-compint-0000735076-page.html

~ Santa Cruz Businesses ~ SANTA CRUZ VILLAGE ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Santa Cruz Arts

Charlie Esquibel – Furniture –

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=41

Eppie Martinez – Weaving -

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=116

Timothy J. Martinez – Weaving –

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=234

Fred Romero – Furniture –

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=206

Rumplestiltskin Designs – Painting by Diana Byers –

http://www.newmexicosown.com/Detailed/113.html

David Vigil Salazar – Tin Work -

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=210

Gina Vigil Salazar – Colcha Embroidery

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=213

Theresa’s Gallery – Theresa Montoya –

http://www.theresasgallery.com/

~ Santa Cruz Arts ~ SANTA CRUZ VILLAGE ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Santa Cruz Lodging

Inn of Nectar - Affordable Self Contained Vacation Rental in Sombrillo -

http://www.mostvacations.com/mvnam.htm

Inn at Santa Cruz – 1810 Adobe – "Originally a Stage Coach Stop" -

http://nmohwy.com/i/innsancr.htm

~ Santa Cruz Lodging ~ SANTA CRUZ VILLAGE ~ HIGH ROAD ~

SANTA CRUZ LAKE

NM 76 East of Chimayo, to NM 503, Turn South to Lake

Santa Cruz Dam - USBR Site

http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/nm00251.htm

Santa Cruz Lake – Recreation Area – MAP - Boating Waters –

http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/BOATINGWeb/boatingwaterslakesantacruz.htm

Santa Cruz Irrigation District – MAP - La Mesilla Acequia site –

http://idea.tamu.edu/gismaps/2005-SantaCruz-11x17.jpg

Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area -

http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/taos/santa_cruz_lake.html

~ SANTA CRUZ LAKE ~ HIGH ROAD ~

TRUCHAS

About 8 Miles NE of Chimayo on NM 76

Links: ~ Truchas Church ~ Truchas Arts ~ Truchas Outdoors ~ Truchas Lodging ~

~ TRUCHAS ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Truchas – Acequia Holds Key to Life in Mountain Town – Article with pictures by

Dan Mauzy – Rio Grande Sun PDF Site –

http://www.riograndesun.com/Community%20Profiles/Truchas_July12.pdf

Truchas History – Text - Rancho Arriba Site -

http://www.ranchoarriba.com/truchas.htm

Truchas Village Photo –

http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/5868541.jpg

Truchas Photos – Scroll to Truchas Church & Rancho de Llanas –

By Elizabeth Anne VanderPutten -

http://www.evanderputten.org/special/newmexico/highroad.htm

“The Milago Beanfield War” Oscar-winning American Drama Film – Book by John Nichols –

Wikipedia Site -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Milagro_Beanfield_War

Cemetery at Truchas NM – Photo by Barbara Johnson Photography

http://barbarajohnsonphotography.com/gallery.php?dir=southwest&tot=16&img=6

~ TRUCHAS ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Truchas Church

Old Truchas Mission - Photo – Cycle Ride Site –

http://www.cyclerides.com/ridephotos/colorado2007/newmexico07/image80.htm

Altar, Old Tuchas Mission of Holy Rosary NM – Photo by Barbara

Johnson Photography -

http://barbarajohnsonphotography.com/gallery.php?dir=southwest&tot=16&img=3

~ Truchas Church ~ TRUCHAS ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Truchas Arts

Cardona Hine Gallery

http://www.cardonahinegallery.com/

Cordova Handweaving -

http://www.manta.com/comsite5/bin/pddnb_company.pl?pdlanding=1&referid=4490&id=dv2bd

Pierre Delattre – Artist – Paintings – Poet -

http://www.pierredelattre.com/galleries.htm

Ghost Pony Gallery –

http://www.ghostponygallery.com/

Hand Artes Gallery - Bill Frankie Owner -

http://www.collectorsguide.com/sf/g081.html

Judith Hurt – Paintings -

http://www.judithhert.com/

Patricia Montoya – Vallero Star Blankets – Biography -

http://www.collectorsguide.com/fa/fa039.shtml

Isabro Ortega – Casa de Las Nubes - Handcarving - Doors,

Inlaid Ceiling Designs - Vigas, - Rafters - Ceiling Latillas - More –

“Master of Truchas Style” Architectural Woodworker -

http://www.woodworkersguild.com/artisan_iframe.asp?ID=43&name=Isabro+Ortega

Turtle Rock Studio – Ceramic Arts, Original Graphic Arts, Wildlife Art, Photography -

http://www.turtlerockstudio.com/

~ Truchas Arts ~ TRUCHAS ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Truchas Outdoors

Truchas Peaks from Truchas – Photo by Geraint Smith Photography -

http://www.geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/december_05/dec_25_05.html

A Trip on the high road to Taos after a light snow –

Photo by Geraint Smith Photography -

http://www.geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/january_06/jan_30_06.html

Sangre de Cristos – Text - Large Photos – Links – Middle &

Medio Truchas Peaks and More - Better Camper Site -

http://www.bettercamper.com/show/mountain_link.pl/mountain_id/2487

~ Truchas Outdoors ~TRUCHAS ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Truchas Lodging

Ranch Arriba B&B – Traditional Adobe with Court-yard – “Tranquility & Informal Charm" -

http://www.ranchoarriba.com/

Rancho del Llano B&B – A Guest Ranch on a High Grassland at the Foot of the Truchas Peaks -

http://www.la-tierra.com/vmarkley/

~ Truchas Lodging ~TRUCHAS ~ HIGH ROAD ~