Near Santo Domingo Pueblo in Sandoval County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Pueblo of Santo Domingo Kiua

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011

1. Pueblo of Santo Domingo Kiua Marker

Inscription. The Keresan people of Santo Domingo have occupied the area of the Rio Grande Valley since prehistoric times despite several floods that have forced relocation and reconstruction of the original pueblo. Strategically located along the roads that have led to La Bajada, this pueblo and its people have played an important role in the history of the Camino Real.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro series list.

Location. 35° 30.89′ N, 106° 20.672′ W. Marker is near Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico, in Sandoval County. Marker is at the intersection of Road 88 and State Road 22, on the right when traveling east on Road 88. Marker is at bottom of ramp from NM-22 onto BIA-88. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santo Domingo Pueblo NM 87052, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kewa Women's Co-op (approx. 3.4 miles away); La Bajada (approx. 4.2 miles away); The Mormon Battalion (approx. 4.4 miles away); Women of Cochiti

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(approx. 7.9 miles away); Gold and Turquoise (approx. 10.6 miles away); Amelia Elizabeth White / Mary Cabot Wheelwright (approx. 10.6 miles away); Bicentennial Celebration / La Bajada (approx. 10.6 miles away); Laura Gilpin (1891-1979) (approx. 10.6 miles away).

<i>rear of</i> Pueblo of Santo Domingo Kiua Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011

2. rear of Pueblo of Santo Domingo Kiua Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011

3. Pueblo of Santo Domingo Kiua Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011

4. Pueblo of Santo Domingo Kiua Marker

Highway 22 bridge is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 962 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.