Tiffany in Socorro County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Mesa del Contadero
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 20, 2023
1. Mesa del Contadero Marker
The Chihuahua Trail passed by the large volcanic mesa on the east bank of the Rio Grande, marking the northern end of the Jornada del Muerto (Journey of the Dead Man). "Contadero" means "the counting place," or a narrow place where people and animals must pass through one-by-one.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 33° 44.425′ N, 106° 58.005′ W. Marker was in Tiffany, New Mexico, in Socorro County. It was on Old US Highway 85 west of Route 178, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: San Antonio NM 87832, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Southwest New Mexico and in the Rio Grande Valley. It was also in the American Southwest. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Mesa Del Contadero (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Texas Mounted Volunteers (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Battle of Valverde (approx. 7.7 miles away); Canby and Sibley at Fort Craig (approx. 7.7 miles away); "New" Hospital (approx. 7.7 miles away); Officers' Quarters (approx. 7.7 miles away); The Buffalo Soldiers (approx. 7.7 miles away); Hospital Row (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tiffany.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 24, 2024
2. Mesa del Contadero Marker
New replacement marker with new text. The old marker is no longer there.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. 2. submitted on July 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
