NM Hwy. 76

Rio Arriba County has 5 parts - this page:

(4) NM 76 (The High Road) – Chimayo, Cordova, Cundiyo, Ojo Sarco, Santa Cruz Village, Santa Cruz Lake, Truchas

(2) Chama Valley – Cajilon, Canjilon Lake, Cebolla, Chama Town, Echo Amphitheater, El Vado Lake, Ghost Ranch,

Heron Lake, Hopwell Lake, La Puente, Los Ojos, Lumberton, Monastery of Christ, Rutheron, Tierra Amarilla

(3) RIO ARRIBA COUNTY – County Government

(4) Rio Arriba Communities – Abiqui, Abiqui Dam, Canones, Coyote, El Rito, Gallina, Gobernador, La Madera,

Largo Canyon, Lindrith, Ojo Caliente, Vallecitos

(5) Espanola & River Road – Chili, Dixon, Embudo, Espanola, Hernandez, Menanales, Velarde

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://www.espanolaonline.com/chimayo.htm

MAP of Chimayo – Chimayo Site –

http://chimayo.us/Maps.html

Chimayo Demographics – Wikipedia Site –

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

Chimayo Museum – Text - Photos – Links -

http://www.chimayomuseum.org/

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 Public School District #55 –

http://www.k12espanola.org/

Chimayo Elementary School – “Tigers” –

http://espanola.schooldesk.net/Default.aspx?alias=espanola.schooldesk.net/ches

~ Chimayo Schools ~ CHIMAYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

El Santuario de Chimayo

Welcome to El Santuario de Chimayo –

http://www.elsantuariodechimayo.org/

Holy Family Parish –

http://www.holychimayo.us/

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

Chimayo Chili Red Tavern –

http://chimayo.us/Cuisine.html#ChiliRed

Leona’s Restaurante -

http://www.leonasrestaurante.com/

Rancho de Chimayo Restaurant –

http://www.ranchodechimayo.com/

Rancho de Chimayo Restaurant - Review - Shipman Site -

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

~ Chimayo Restaurants ~ CHIMAYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Chimayo Arts

Acequia Madres Gallery –

http://www.ditchmamas.com/

Diana Bryer Studio – Artist – Painter -

http://www.dianabryer.com/

Ellen Chavez de Leitner – Music Enterprises –

http://www.chavezdeleitner.com/

Chimayo Trading & Mercantile –

http://www.chimayoarts.com/

Chimayo Weavers –

http://www.chimayoweavers.com/

~ Chimayo Arts ~ CHIMAYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

El Potrero Trading Post – (The Vigil Store) -

http://www.potrerotradingpost.com/

Green River Pottery – Reduction-fired Stoneware Pottery -

http://www.greenriverpottery.com/

Cecilia Leitner – Retablo -Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Genevieve Leitner –Retablo - Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Rose Leitner – Retablo - Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Byron Martinez – Bultos unpainted - Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Matthew Martinez – Vocalist, Musician, Producer, Engineer -

http://www.martinezmusic.com/

Ortega Weaving Shop –

http://ortegasweaving.com/

~ Chimayo Arts ~ CHIMAYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Marco Ovideo - Fetishes – Wood Carver-

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

Rancho de Chimayo Online Gift Shop –

http://www.ranchodechimayo.com/tienda/tienda.htm

Theresa’s Art Gallery –

http://www.theresasgallery.com/

Irvin L. Trujillo – Weaver - Scroll to –

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Lisa Trujillo – Weaver – Scroll to -

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Lucy Trujillo – Weaver – Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

David Eugene Vigil - Weaver – Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Rose A. B. Vigil – Weaver - Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

~ 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/

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 –

http://espanola.schooldesk.net/Default.aspx?alias=espanola.schooldesk.net/mves

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

Castillo Gallery – Paintings, Sculpture, Contemporary, Traditional -

http://castillogallery.com/

David Gunter Photography – Fine Art & Event Photography -

http://www.davidgunter.com/

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 –

http://americanart.si.edu/collections/search/artwork/?id=36334

Eurgencio Lopez – Woodcarving – Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Rafael Lopez Cordova – Woodcarving – Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Sabinita Lopez Ortiz - Wood carver- Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Jerry P. Sandoval – Retablo – Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

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

generations of Women from Cordova –

http://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Chicana-Voice-Power-Identity/dp/0816518149

~ 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 NM – Demographics - Wikipedia Site –

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

Cundiyo NM - MAP – Map Quest Site -

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Cundiyo&state=NM

Aerial MAP – Cundiyo NM –

http://www.landsat.com/cundiyo-new-mexico-aerial-a3519500.html

Santa-Domingo Church Photo – Flicker Site -

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tejedoro_de_luz/3015755230/

Cundiyo Abandoned Farm Structures – Photo -

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

Marie Vigil – Weaving – Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

~ CUNDIYO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

OJO SARCO

On NM 76, About 6 Miles North of Truchas NM

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

High Road to Taos – Scroll to Ojo Sarco NM – Text - Wikipedia Site –

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

MAP – Ojo Sarco – Map Quest Site –

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Ojo%20Sarco&state=NM

Taos Area Hams – Listings for Ojo Sarco –

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

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

http://www.taosacequias.org/pressroom/Other/costilla2.html

Blue Spring Orchard – Text & Photos -

http://www.bluespringorchard.blogspot.com/

Ojo Sacro Falls – Photo – Doug Scott Art Site -

http://www.dougscottart.com/hobbies/waterfalls/ojosarco.htm

~ OJO SARCO ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Ojo Sarco Arts

Artist Studios - Galleries on the High Road to Taos –

http://www.highroadnewmexico.com/tour/ojosarco.html

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 – Silverhawk Site -

http://www.silverhawk.com/artisan/glass/paulk/index.html

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 de la Canada Parish – Text with Historic Photo -

http://southwest.library.arizona.edu/spmc/body.1_div.27.html

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 Public School District –

http://www.k12espanola.org/

Holy Cross Elementary School –

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

Holy Cross Elementary School – History –

http://www.hccatholicschool.org/index.cfm?pID=3395

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

Santa Cruz Church

Holy Cross Santa Cruz de la Canada Parish –

http://www.parishesonline.com/scripts/hostedsites/Org.asp?ID=6814

Santa Cruz de la Canada Parish Photo –

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11705373@N03/3182168364

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

Jose Armijo – Retablos, Relief Carving – Bolitos – Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Charlie Esquibel – Furniture – Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Nicholas Madrid – Tin Work – Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Timothy J. Martinez – Weaving – Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Fred Romero – Furniture – Scroll to:

http://www.spanishcolonialblog.org/?page_id=1149

Rumplestiltskin Designs – Painting by Diana Byers –

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

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 Lake – Recreation Area – MAP - Boating Waters –

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

Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area – Sangres Site –

http://www.sangres.com/newmexico/blm/santacruzlake.htm

Santa Cruz Lake Photo – Flicker Site –

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14856596@N00/3648619905/

~ 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 NM – Demographics – Wikipedia Site -

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

Truchas NM – Sangres Site –

http://www.sangres.com/newmexico/rioarriba/truchas.htm

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

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

Rio Grande Sun PDF Site –

http://www.taosacequias.org/pressroom/Other/RGS_011410.html

“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

Truchas Studios & Galleries – Artists Listings – High Road NM Site -

http://www.highroadnewmexico.com/tour/truchas.html

Cardona Hine Gallery

http://www.cardonahinegallery.com/

Casa Sandoval – Stained/fused glass, tin, pottery, oil paintings, honey, crosses -

http://www.casasandoval.ecrater.com/

~ Truchas Arts ~ TRUCHAS ~ HIGH ROAD ~

Pierre Delattre – Artist – Paintings – Poet -

http://www.ortenstonedelattre.com/Pierre/

e Gallery & Studio on the High Road - Eric Luplow – Prints – Watercolor -

http://www.ericluplow.com/

Ghost Pony Gallery –

http://www.ghostponygallery.com/

Gone with the Wind – Beauty in sight & sound from recycled materials -

http://gongwiththewind.net/

Hand Artes Gallery - Bill Frankie Owner -

http://high-road-artist.com/5104/southwest-living/spring-at-hand-artes-gallery-truchas-new-mexico/

Judith Hurt – Paintings -

http://www.judithhert.com

Anna Karin Gallery – Paintings, Photographs, Bells & Sculpture -

http://www.annakaringallery.com/

Patricia Montoya – Vallero Star Blankets – Biography -

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

Isabro Ortega, Master Carver, Handcarving, Doors, Inlaid Ceiling Designs, Vigas, Rafters,

Ceiling Latillas – Master of Truchas Style – Architectural Woodworker –

http://high-road-artist.com/3807/artist-profiles/isabro-ortega-master-carver/

Jeane George Weigel – Paintings -

http://jeanegeorgeweigel.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

~ 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 ~