Isleta Pueblo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Pueblo of Isleta Tuei

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 13, 2021

1. Pueblo of Isleta Tuei Marker

Inscription. This Southern Tiwa Pueblo is said to have derived its name from the frequent flooding of the Rio Grande, which surrounded the village, giving it the appearance of a little island. Isleta was noted for the excellence of its crops and orchards. The western branch of the Camino Real crossed the river north of here.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 34° 54.606′ N, 106° 41.514′ W. Marker is in Isleta, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Isleta Pueblo. It is on New Mexico Route 147 west of Tribal Road 48, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Tribal Rd 48, Isleta NM 87022, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in one of the Southern Pueblos, in the New Mexico’s Rio Grande Valley,

and in Greater Albuquerque.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western

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World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pueblo of Isleta (approx. one mile away); Los Padillas (approx. 3.2 miles away); Vásquez de Coronado's Route (approx. 3.7 miles away); Peralta (approx. 5 miles away); Pajarito (approx. 5.3 miles away); Juliana Gutierrez y Chaves Hubbell / Gutierrez-Hubbell House (approx. 5.4 miles away); El Camino Real (approx. 5½ miles away); La Plazita (approx. 5½ miles away).

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 13, 2021

2. Pueblo of Isleta Tuei Marker

Back of the marker

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 13, 2021

3. Pueblo of Isleta Tuei Marker

Marker is on a roadside pullout

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.