La Cueva in Mora County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

La Cueva Mill

— La Cueva National Historic District —

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 21, 2014

1. La Cueva Mill Marker

Inscription. This mill was built in the 1870s by Vicente Romero. In 1851 he established the La Cueva Ranch by purchasing land from several grantees of the Mora Land Grant which had been conceded by Governor Albino Pérez in 1835. According to legend Vicente Romero slept in caves while tending his sheep thus the name La Cueva. Flour was ground and electricity was generated by the mill until 1949.

Erected by William Salman Ranch.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 35° 56.51′ N, 105° 14.957′ W. Marker is in La Cueva, New Mexico, in Mora County. It is on State Road 442 just east of State Road 518, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rainsville NM 87736, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern New Mexico.

It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Dust Bowl,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: La Cueva National Historic District (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Vrain Mill (approx. 5 miles away); Curanderas — Women Who Heal (approx. 5.4 miles away); Strike Valleys (approx. 8.6 miles away); Hermit’s Peak (approx. 14 miles away).

Regarding La Cueva Mill. The mill is private property. Inquire at

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the general store for permission to walk the grounds.

La Cueva Mill and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 21, 2014

2. La Cueva Mill and Marker

La Cueva Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 21, 2014

3. La Cueva Mill

Photographed by J. J. Prats, April 21, 2014

4. La Cueva Mill

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,502 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on April 27, 2014, by Andy Scholand of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2014, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.