Chimayo in Santa-Fe County, New Mexico

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Chimayo

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Historical Marker

Indians occupied the Chimayó valley centuries before the arrival of the Spaniards. The village, founded in the early 18th century, shortly after the reconquest of New Mexico, has been a center of the Spanish weaving tradition for over 250 years. The village has an historical defensible plaza.

Last updated: 10/12/2009 15:10:00