Near Sunland Park in Doρa Ana County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
El Paso del Rio del Norte
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
1. El Paso del Rio del Norte Marker
This canyon cut here by the Rio Grande marks the crossing of the historic Camino Real, or Royal Road, to La Tierra Adentra. Trackers and traders crossed the river here to begin the arduous journey north to Santa Fe. Permanent settlement of this area began with establishment of the Mission of Nuestra Seρor de Guadalupe in 1659 in present day Ciudad Juarez.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1659.
Location. 31° 47.233′ N, 106° 31.656′ W. Marker is near Sunland Park, New Mexico, in Doρa Ana County. It is on McNutt Road 2.2 miles south of Racetrack Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sunland Park NM 88063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Rio Grande Valley. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Gadsden Purchase, and the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Madero Camp (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line in Texas); Smeltertown (about 500 feet away in Texas); International Boundary and Water Commission (approx. Ό mile away); Old Main (approx.
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
2. El Paso del Rio del Norte Marker Reverse
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 4, 2010
3. El Paso del Rio del Norte Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,267 times since then and 61 times this year. Last updated on July 30, 2025, by Bill Wingate of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
