Near Algodones in Sandoval County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

La Angostura

Photographed by Thomas Chris English, July 1, 2010

1. La Angostura Marker

Inscription. Near here the Rio Grande Valley closes into a narrow pass (angostura). Control of this pass was critical to the safety of the trade along the Camino Real, so this area has been the focus of fortifications since the early 17th century. The 18th century settlement of Algodones developed as a result of continuing Spanish efforts to control the pass and nearby fords of the Rio Grande.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division and Department of Highways.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro series list.

Location. 35° 22.428′ N, 106° 29.644′ W. Marker is near Algodones, New Mexico, in Sandoval County. It is on State Road 313 1½ miles south of I-25 (State Road 313), on the right when traveling south. Exit 248 I-25, west and south on NM 313 ~ 1.5 miles to area shown as Angostura/Las Colonias on web road maps. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Algodones NM 87001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Juan Basin

and in Greater Albuquerque.

It is also in the American Southwest

and at the Four Corners.

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

and also the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Women Veterans of New Mexico (approx. 4½ miles away); Rio Grande River (approx.

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4.6 miles away); El Bosque / The Bosque (approx. 4.6 miles away); Las Montañas Sandía / The Sandia Mountains (approx. 4.6 miles away); Successful Agriculture (approx. 4.6 miles away); Another Smaller Square Kiva at Kuaua (approx. 4.6 miles away); Coronado's Expedition (approx. 4.6 miles away); They are all well built with straight, well-squared walls (approx. 4.6 miles away).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Algodones strategic twin of the Reconquesta of New Mexico is Santa Ana Pueblo.

Photographed by Thomas Chris English, July 1, 2010

2. La Angostura Marker

Photographed by Thomas Chris English, July 1, 2010

3. La Angostura Marker

Looking southeast.

Photographed by Thomas Chris English, July 1, 2010

4. La Angostura Marker

Looking south on NM 313/Old Route 66

La Angostura Marker - Reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Thomas Chris English, July 1, 2010

5. La Angostura Marker - Reverse

New Mexico Historic Marker Maps The state's Official Scenic Historic Markers usually have a map on the reverse side showing the location of more local markers. For the ardent historical marker seeker, these maps are a mine of information, waiting for extraction.

Photographed by Thomas Chris English, July 1, 2010

6. La Angostura Marker - Reverse

Looking north toward Algodones on NM 313 / Old Route 66

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,530 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 8, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.