Near Los Lunas in Valencia County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Tomé

Photographed by PaulwC3, July 21, 2013

1. Tomé Marker

Inscription. For centuries, the prominent cerro, or steep hill, of Tomé was a significant landmark for travelers along the Camino Real. Settled as early as 1650, this area was abandoned following the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and remained uninhabited until the Tomé Land Grant was established in 1739. During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Tomé was the center of government for the Rio Abajo district.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1650.

Location. 34° 44.464′ N, 106° 43.823′ W. Marker is near Los Lunas, New Mexico, in Valencia County. It is at the intersection of Church Loop and Silva Road, on the left when traveling north on Church Loop. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Los Lunas NM 87031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the 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 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad Depot (approx. 3.8 miles away); Belén (approx. 4 miles away); a different marker also named Belén (approx. 4.1 miles away); The Luna Mansion

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(approx. 4.6 miles away); Valencia (approx. 5 miles away); The Belen Hotel (approx. 6 miles away); "Bethlehem" (approx. 6.1 miles away); Belen Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Lunas.

Wide view of the Tomé Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by PaulwC3, July 21, 2013

2. Wide view of the Tomé Marker

Immaculate Conception Church (1756) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by PaulwC3, July 21, 2013

3. Immaculate Conception Church (1756)

The church has been center of the community of the Tomé since the Land Grant. Sections of the church date back to 1756.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,035 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.

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