Tajique in Torrance County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Tajique

Photographed By Maribeth Robison, July 20, 2014

1. Tajique Marker

Inscription. The pueblo-mission of San Miguel de Tajique was established in the 1620s. In the 1670s, famine, disease and Apache raids caused the abandonment of the Jurisdiccion de las Salinas (1598-1678) which included Tajique. Modern occupation of Tajique began in the 1830s with a land grant made to Manuel Sanchez.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 34° 45.179′ N, 106° 17.282′ W. Marker is in Tajique, New Mexico, in Torrance County. Marker is at the intersection of State Road 55, on the right when traveling south on State Road 55. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Estancia NM 87016, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Quarai Ruins (approx. 10.6 miles away).

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Photographed By Maribeth Robison, July 20, 2014

2. Tajique Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2014, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. This page has been viewed 806 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2014, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.