West Old Town in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Rio Grande Heritage Farm
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 25, 2021
1. Rio Grande Heritage Farm Marker
Covering a total of ten acres, the Rio Grande Heritage Farm represents Albuquerque farm life during the 1920s and 1930s. This period of time was chosen because, during those decades, farmers were making the life-altering transition from horse power to the early days of mechanized farming.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 35° 5.669′ N, 106° 40.969′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in West Old Town. Marker can be reached from Central Avenue SW north of Tingley Drive SW, on the left when traveling north. The marker is at the Rio Grande Heritage Farm at the western side of the ABQ BioPark. A fee is required to access the site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albuquerque NM 87104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hedges Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); The Vineyard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Heritage Orchard (about 300 feet away); The Healers Garden (about 300 feet away); G-Scale Railroads (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Town History (approx. 0.7 miles away); San Felipe de Alburquerque
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 25, 2021
2. Rio Grande Heritage Farm Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 25, 2021
3. Rio Grande Heritage Farm House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
