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New Mexico
There are many Native American sites on the web. Below you will find linksto some of these, plus addresses and phones numbers for the nineteen pueblos, the Mescalero and Jicarilla Apache reservations and the Navajo Nation.
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html
Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association
http://web.superb.net/~mttaylor/rug-auction/
Department of the Interior's American Indian/Alaska Native sites and links
http://www.doi.gov/oait/links.htm
Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial
http://www.cia-g.com/~gitica/
The Heard Museum
http://www.heard.org/
Index of Native American Resources on the Internet
http://www.hanksville.org/NAresources/
Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990
http://www.artnatam.com/law.html
Indian Arts & Crafts Association
http://www.iaca.com/
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
http://www.indianpueblo.org/
Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)
http://www.iaiancad.org/
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology (University of New Mexico)
http://www.unm.edu/~maxwell/
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology (MIAC)
http://www.miaclab.org/
National Museum of the American Indian
http://www.si.edu/nmai/
Native American Home Pages
http://www.pitt.edu/~lmitten/indians.html
New Mexico Cultural Treasures
http://www.nmculture.org/
New Mexico Indian Tourism Association (NMITA)
http://www.rt66nm.org/
School of American Research
http://www.sarweb.org/n4.htm
Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA)
http://www.swaia.org/
Wingspread Collector's Guide 1999
http://www.collectorsguide.com/fa/fa075.shtml
Addresses and phone numbers for the nineteen pueblos, the Jicarilla
and Mescalero Apache reservations and the Navajo Nation
Acoma, PO Box 309, Acomita, NM, 87034 (505) 552-6604
Acoma Pueblo Museum is often called Sky City because it is situated on top
of a mesa, about 430 feet above the valley floor. The Pueblo Museum includes
Indian pottery from the 15th century to the present. (The Acoma people are
known for their delicately decorated black-on-white pottery.) The museum
collection also includes a photo archive and documents relating to the
history of Acoma.
Hours: 8am - 4:30pm (winter); 8am - 7pm (summer)
Events: Our Calendar
Admission: free
Location: NM23 (12 miles SW of I-40)
Acoma Pueblo, NM 87034
Cochiti, PO Box 70, Cochiti, NM 87041 (505) 867-3211
Isleta, PO Box 1270 Isleta, NM 87022 (505) 869-3111
Jemez, PO Box 100, Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024 (505) 834-7359
Laguna, PO Box 194, Laguna, NM (505) 552-6654
Namb, PO Box Route 1, Box 117-BB, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 455-7692
Picuris, PO Box 127, Peasco, NM 87553 (505) 587-2519
http://www.picurispueblo.com
THE HIDDEN PUEBLO
Welcome to the beautiful Picuris Pueblo, located in a hidden valley of the
Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) Mountains of Northern New Mexico. People
from all over the world come to visit our traditional, peaceful village.
AN ENDURING HISTORY
Southern Pueblo neighbors called them "pikuria" - those who paint. Spanish
explorer Don Juan de Oate referred to the village as the "Grande Pueblo de
Picuris." Over 400 years later the tranquil Pueblo of Picuris remains
isolated and little-known in its sheltered valley in the Sangre de Cristo
Mountains along the banks of the Rio Pueblo. The people of Picuris migrated
to their present location 750 years ago, around 1250 AD, from a larger
pueblo in the Pot Creek area, which had a population of 3,000, the ruins of
which are still in that area.
RICH CULTURE OF PICURIS
While Picuris is the smallest of New Mexico's 19 pueblo tribes, with 339
inhabitants, it enjoys a rich cultural heritage and abundant recreational
opportunities. The 200 year-old San Lorenzo mission was recently restored
using original building methods, hand-hewn corbels, vigas, and various
artifacts found during excavation. Volunteers molded thousands of adobe
bricks by hand and the pueblo is thankful to all who helped in the
restoration. Recently the pueblo restored its spiritual connection to the
buffalo by maintaining a growing herd.
CULTURE, RECREATION, CUISINE
The Tribal Museum displays historical artifacts. Contemporary arts and
crafts on display can be purchased. Visitors can relax in the Hidden Valley
Restaurant where both Native Picuris specialties, chilies and stews, and
traditional American fare are offered. Two scenic, well-stocked fishing
ponds along with campground and picnic areas provide secluded getaways for
the road weary traveler. The Village's restaurant, museum and gift shop are
tribally-owned.
In addition to the Picuris Pueblo village attractions, the pueblo is
majority owner in a partnership that operates the Hotel Santa Fe in Santa
Fe, NM.
http://www.hotelsantafe.com
PICURIS CREATIVITY
The people of Picuris are potters. Early pottery consisted of white or grey
vessels painted with black designs, which can be seen in the museum.
Today's pottery is recognized for its sparkling, bronze-like finish. The
rare clay containing mica, is found in the mountains located northeast of
the Village. These unique pots are used for cooking and are said to enhance
the flavor of food.
We host an Arts & Crafts Fair each year, the first weekend of July. This is
an opportunity to view and purchase native weaving, jewelry, sculpture and
bead work from our village and visiting artists.
A VISION YOU CAN SHARE
Picuris is constructing a Multi-purpose Community Center, an 18,598 sq. ft.
building to be used for cultural and educational activities. 1st Phase is
complete, 9,040 sq. ft., a gymnasium, men & women's bathroom/dressing room
with shower area, ticket master and concession area. 2nd Phase is a Holistic
Healing Center. Donations are welcomed and accepted, and, are tax-exempt
under the Indian Tax Status Act. Contributions will benefit our American
Indian Community. All contributions will be welcomed and accepted. Please
send donations to: Picuris Pueblo Community Center, PO Box 127, Peasco, NM
87553 or call (505) 587-2519.
CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS
The Picuris people still conduct their ancient traditional ceremonies in
private in their kivas. During certain times of the year, however,
ceremonies are open to the public. You are welcome to join us for these
public dances and events. (Please inquire before photographing the dances).
January 6 - King's Day (Dia de los Reyes) Various Ceremonial Dances
January 25 - Various Ceremonial Dances
February 2 - Various Ceremonial Dances
Last Weekend of June - Tri-Cultural Arts & Crafts Fair
August 9 - San Lorenzo Vespers/Sunset Dance
August 10 - San Lorenzo Feast Day. Patron Saint of Picuris. Celebration
includes dances, procession, foot races, and pole climbing.
December 24 - Vespers-Matachina Dance
December 25 - Matachina Dance
December 28 - Children's Dance
Selected readings:
Indian Tales from Picuris Pueblo, J.P. Harrington, Ancient City Press, Santa
Fe, NM. ISBN#0-941270-50-5
Northern Pueblos Visitors Guide (printed annually) available at Visitors
Centers.
Handbook of North American Indians, Vol.9, pgs. 268-277.
HOW TO GET TO PICURIS PUEBLO
Picuris Pueblo is 60 miles north of Santa Fe on NM 68, 13 miles east of the
junction at Embudo, on NM 75. Only 24 miles southeast of Taos.
Take the Scenic High Road on NM 518 to NM 75 and go west to Picuris.
For more information regarding Picuris Pueblo events, guided tours, group
arrangements and hours of operation, we invite you to contact us.
P.O. Box 127 - Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2957 (Visitor Center)
or (505) 587-2519
Poeh Cultural Center 87501 (505) 455-2278
Sandia, PO Box 6008, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-3317
San Felipe, PO Box A, San Felipe Pueblo, NM 87001 (505) 867-3381
San Ildefonso, Route 5, Box 315-A, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 455-2273
San Juan, PO Box 1099, Santa Fe, NM 87566 (505) 852-4400
Santa Ana, 02 Dove Road, Bernalillo, NM 87004 (505) 867-3395
Santa Clara, PO Box 580, Espaola, NM 87532 (505) 753-7326
Santo Domingo, PO Box 99, Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM 87052 (505) 465-2214
Taos, PO Box 1846, Taos, NM 87571 (505)758-8626
Tesuque, Route 11 Box 1, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 983-2667
Zia, 135 Capitol Square Drive, Zia Pueblo, NM 87053-6013 (505) 867-3304
Zuni, PO Box 339, Zuni, NM (505) 782-4481
Jicarilla Apache Reservation, PO Box 547, Dulce, NM 87528 (505) 759-3242
Jicarilla Museum
The museum, under the authority of the Jicarilla Apache Indian Tribal
Council, features exhibits of basketry, beadwork, paintings, leatherwork,
and other arts and crafts.
Hours: 8am - 5pm (Mon. - Fri.)
Events: Our Calendar
Admission: free
Location: Dulce, NM 87528
Contact: Phone: 505-759-3242
Address: P.O. Box 507
Dulce, NM 87528
Mescalero Apache Reservation, PO Box 176, Mescalero, NM 88340 (505) 671-4494
Navajo Nation, PO Box 308, Window Rock, AZ 86515 (520) 871-4941
http://www.navajo.org |
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