Magdalena in Socorro County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Riley

Photographed By Maribeth Robison, March 13, 2016

1. Riley Marker

Inscription. Twenty miles north of Magdalena, Riley was a small agricultural village originally named Santa Rita by its Hispanic founders in the mid-nineteenth century. By the late 1880's mining drove the town's economy and in 1890 it was granted a post office under the name "Riley." The mines gave out, and the town was slowly abandoned. Former residents still gather every May to observe Santa Rita days.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 34° 7.082′ N, 107° 14.631′ W. Marker is in Magdalena, New Mexico, in Socorro County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Magdalena NM 87825, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kelly (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Kelly (approx. 0.2 miles away); Magdalena (approx. 0.6 miles away); Magdalena Fault (approx. 0.7 miles away); Magdalena Livestock Driveway (approx. 9.3 miles away); a different marker also named Magdalena Fault (approx. 9½ miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2018, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 69 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 12, 2018, by Maribeth Robison of Moriarty, New Mexico. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.