Rio Lucio in Taos County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Pueblo of Picuris

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 23, 2015

1. Pueblo of Picuris Marker

Inscription. When Spaniards arrived at Picuris in 1591, they described the pueblo as consisting of nine-story roomblocks. The church is named for its patron saint, San Lorenzo, and according to oral tradition has been rebuilt five times. The original church was destroyed in the 1680 Pueblo Revolt and rebuilt ca. 1776. Following a multi-year restoration, it was rededicated on August 10, in 2000, an annual feast day and the 320th anniversary of the uprising. The name Picuris means "those who paint" in Tiwa. Once one of the largest pueblos, today Picuris is among New Mexico's smallest.

Erected by State of New Mexico.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1591.

Location. 36° 11.422′ N, 105° 42.666′ W. Marker is in Rio Lucio, New Mexico, in Taos County. Marker is at the intersection of State Road 75 and BIA 201 (Connector Road 201 Connector Road), on the left when traveling east on State Road 75. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Penasco NM 87553, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Maria Ramita Simbola Martinez "Summer Harvest" (1884-1969) (approx. 1.4 miles away); Las Trampas

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(approx. 4.9 miles away); Pilar (approx. 6.9 miles away); Captive Women and Children of Taos County / María Rosa Villapando, (ca. 1725-1830) (approx. 8.2 miles away); William J. Klauer (approx. 8.2 miles away); Truchas Peaks (approx. 11.2 miles away); Truchas (approx. 12.3 miles away); San Francisco de Asis Church (approx. 13 miles away).

More about this marker. The marker is at the east end of a loop road route to Picuris Pueblo.

Additional keywords. Picuris, northern pueblos, penasco, vadito, Rio Grande

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 23, 2015

2. Pueblo of Picuris Marker

Pueblo of Picuris Marker (<i>previous version</i>) image. Click for full size.

June 7, 2011

3. Pueblo of Picuris Marker (previous version)

The Pueblo of Picuris, first visited by Spaniards in 1591, was described as being 7 to 8 stories high. In the 18th century Picuris cooperated with the Spaniards against the raids of the Plains Indians. The church, the third at this pueblo, dates from the 1770's.

July 6, 2011

4. Pueblo of Picuris Marker (previous version)

The marker looking northwest.

North from the Pueblo of Picuris Marker image. Click for full size.

June 7, 2011

5. North from the Pueblo of Picuris Marker

Looking South from the Pueblo of Picuris Marker image. Click for full size.

June 7, 2011

6. Looking South from the Pueblo of Picuris Marker

Looking west, Pueblo of Picuris Marker image. Click for full size.

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7. Looking west, Pueblo of Picuris Marker

Pueblo of Picuris Marker reverse image. Click for full size.

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8. Pueblo of Picuris Marker reverse

Pueblo of Picuris Marker east on NM 75 image. Click for full size.

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9. Pueblo of Picuris Marker east on NM 75

Pueblo of Picuris from the south image. Click for full size.

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10. Pueblo of Picuris from the south

Pueblo of Picuris visitor's center image. Click for full size.

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11. Pueblo of Picuris visitor's center

Pueblo of Picuris Church, entry to church yard image. Click for full size.

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12. Pueblo of Picuris Church, entry to church yard

Pueblo of Picuris Church image. Click for full size.

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13. Pueblo of Picuris Church

Pueblo of Picuris Tribal Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Thomas Chris English, circa June 7, 2011

14. Pueblo of Picuris Tribal Center

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2011. This page has been viewed 807 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on July 6, 2011. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on June 27, 2011. 14. submitted on July 6, 2011, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.