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Espanola Valley

U.S. 285, Espanola, NM, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 0' 55.7172", -106° 5' 22.7796"

New Mexico State
Historical Marker

When it was described by Gaspar Castaño de Sosa in 1591, the Española Valley contained about ten Tewa-speaking pueblos, several are still occupied today. Juan de Oñate established New Mexico's first colony here in 1598. The Valley has continuosly reflected its Indian and Spanish heritage.

Last updated: 10/14/2009 00:49:32

Espanola Valley New Mexico