Near La Joya in Socorro County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Acomilla
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro series list.
Location. 34° 18.184′ N, 106° 53.379′ W. Marker is near La Joya, New Mexico, in Socorro County. Marker is on Interstate 25 at milepost 166.4, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in the northbound rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Joya NM 87028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rio Salado Sand Dunes (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rio Salado Sand Dunes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Doña Eufemia (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Joya de Sevilleta (approx. 3.9 miles away); Sabino y Lemitar (approx. 10.1 miles away); Las Nutrias (approx. 13.1 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 904 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on January 5, 2024, by Flexible Fotography of San Diego, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.