On State Road 414 just west of U.S. 285 when traveling west.
The Santa Cruz Catholic Church was built after 1793 and was licensed on January 13, 1811, and blessed on January 3, 1812.
The restoration of the historic Santa Cruz Catholic Church of Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, began in April, 1991, by the . . . — — Map (db m64962) HM
On State Road 75 at BIA 205 (Loop Road 205), on the left when traveling east on State Road 75.
Maria Ramita Simbola Martinez, Cora Durand, and Virginia Duran helped to preserve the distinctive micaceous pottery tradition that is important in Picuris and other nearby pueblos. Made with locally mined mica-rich clay, these unusual pots have a . . . — — Map (db m43808) HM
On State Road 68 at State Road 570, on the right when traveling north on State Road 68.
In 1795, twenty-five families were granted land along the Río Grande at Pilar, then known as Cieneguilla. The Battle of Cieneguilla was fought at Embudo Mountain near here in March 1854. A large force of Utes and Apaches inflicted heavy losses on . . . — — Map (db m69869) HM
On State Road 68 at milepost 33.6,, 4.8 miles east of State Road 570, on the right when traveling north.
(side one)
Captive Women and Children of Taos County
In August 1760, around sixty women and children were taken captive in a Comanche raid on Ranchos de Taos. That raid is an example of the danger of living on New Mexico's . . . — — Map (db m45719) HM
On State Road 68 at milepost 28.3 at St. Francis Plaza, on the right when traveling north on State Road 68.
This Mission Church is one of the oldest churches in America dedicated to San Francisco de Asis. It was constructed between 1813 and 1815 under the direction of the Franciscan Fray José Benito Pereyro. It is an outstanding example of adobe, mission . . . — — Map (db m45725) HM
On State Road 68 at milepost 33.6, on the left when traveling north.
The Klauer family of Dubuque, Iowa, stewards of the Taba Valley Overlook since 1920, transferred ownership of this property to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management on March 31, 2001, with the help of the Trust for Public Land and the Taos Land Trust. . . . — — Map (db m64879) HM
On State Road 75 at BIA 201 (Connector Road 201 Connector Road), on the left when traveling east on State Road 75.
When Spaniards arrived at Picuris in 1591, they described the pueblo as consisting of nine-story roomblocks. The church is named for its patron saint, San Lorenzo, and according to oral tradition has been rebuilt five times. The original church was . . . — — Map (db m44283) HM
On East Plaza at South Plaza, on the left when traveling north on East Plaza.
Dedicated to the men of Taos County members of Battery H 200th Coast Artillery who died in the Battle of Bataan or its aftermath 1942
Lt.
Gonzales, Reynaldo
Sgt.
Bring, Alfredo J. •
Trejo, Felipe •
Lukak, Jimmie • . . . — — Map (db m173831) WM
On North Plaza at South Plaza, on the left when traveling west on North Plaza.
The Town of Taos was originally established on May 1, 1796 when 63 families who had petitioned Governor Don Fernando Chacón were placed in possession of the Don Fernando de Taos land grant by the Alcalde of the Pueblo of Taos, Antonio José Ortíz. . . . — — Map (db m66698) HM
On Kit Carson Road (U.S. 64) west of Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, on the left.
This peaceful and historic plaza, shaded by cottonwood trees in summer and blanketed by snow in winter has been the site of military action, fiestas, and fiery speeches.
Spanish colonists settled at scattered locations in this valley beginning . . . — — Map (db m66543) HM
On North Plaza at South Plaza, on the left when traveling west on North Plaza.
Welcome visitors and Taosenos! You are invited to explore the diversity of this region through a self-guided tour. The two-hundred- year-old Taos Plaza, including the streets that radiate from it like spokes, forms the National Historic District of . . . — — Map (db m66702) HM
On North Plaza at South Plaza, on the left when traveling west on North Plaza.
Capitan Hernan Alvarado and his conquistadors from the famous Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Expedition arrived here on August 29, 1540. It is estimated that the Tiwa Indians settled in this valley around 1350 A.D. The name Taos is believed to be an . . . — — Map (db m66697) HM
This road passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the American Southwest. It is a key section of the east - west highway which brings visitors to this region from throughout the United States. Since this route became a reality through . . . — — Map (db m58967) HM
Near Dragood Lane, 0.1 miles north of Kit Carson Road when traveling north.
This historic cemetery is the final resting place for many prominent Taoseños. Notables buried here are; Christopher "Kit" Carson, a legendary scout, Padre Antonio Martinez, a famous educator and church leader, and Mabel Dodge Lujan.
Others . . . — — Map (db m160368) HM
On State Highway 522 at milepost 10 at Lawrence Ranch Road, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 522.
The Kiowa Ranch, home of novelist D. H. Lawrence and his wife Frieda Lawrence in 1924-25, was given to them by Mabel Dodge Luhan. Frieda continued to live at the ranch after his death, and later married Angelo Ravagli. In 1934 they built a shrine . . . — — Map (db m189366) HM
On Ledoux Street at Camino de las Placitas (State Road 240), on the left when traveling west on Ledoux Street.
Ledoux Street was named after the French trapper and guide Antonine Ledoux, who settled in the area around 1844. Earlier the street was named after Charles Beaubien and then later Smith H. Simpson. The area was developed in the fortress style with . . . — — Map (db m66865) HM
Born in Abiquiu, New Mexico, on January 17, 1793 to Don Severino Martínez and María del Carmen Santistevan (Martinez Hacienda), the life of the Presbyter Don Antonio José Martínez extended through the Spanish (1793-1820), Mexican (1821-1846), and . . . — — Map (db m66666) HM
On U.S. 64 at milepost 272.5 at Palo Flechado Road, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 64.
Palo Flechado (tree pierced with arrows) Pass was used by natives and newcomers traveling from the eastern plains to Taos by way of the Cimarron River. The name may be attributed to the Flecha de Palo Apache band (first mentioned by Juan de . . . — — Map (db m45738) HM
(Lower plaque)
In recognition of
George Lavender
New Mexico State Highway Commissioner
1955-1961
for his dedicated efforts towards
completion of this project for the
benefit of Northern New Mexico
(Upper . . . — — Map (db m29664) HM
On U.S. 285, 0.1 miles south of U.S. 64, on the right when traveling north.
The Rio Grande Gorge and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains form a spectacular setting for the seventh highest bridge in the U.S. The deck sits 650 feet above the river. Completed in 1965 under the leadership of Gov. Jack M. Campbell, it established . . . — — Map (db m189364) HM
On Paseo del Pueblo Sur (State Road 68) east of Paseo del Cañon East (State Road 585), on the right when traveling east.
The Spanish community of Taos developed two miles southwest of Taos Pueblo. It later served as a supply base for the “Mountain Men,” and was the home of Kit Carson who is buried here. Governor Charles Bent was killed here in the . . . — — Map (db m66466) HM
On Paseo del Pueblo Norte (U.S. 64) north of Fresquez Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Spanish community of Taos developed two miles southwest of Taos Pueblo. It later served as a supply base for the “Mountain Men,” and was the home of Kit Carson who is buried here. Governor Charles Bent was killed here in the . . . — — Map (db m73310) HM
On U.S. 64 at milepost 258.3,, 1.3 miles east of Paseo Del Canon East (State Road 585), on the right when traveling east.
In 1692, after having been driven from New Mexico by the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, the Spanish began to re-establish their rule. In one of the last battles of the reconquest, in September 1696, Governor Diego de Vargas defeated the Indians of Taos . . . — — Map (db m45737) HM
On East Plaza at North Plaza, on the left when traveling north on East Plaza.
Dedicated to the memory of all Taos County Veterans who served their country gallantly as true patriots and at the risk of their own lives in order to preserve and protect freedom and democracy in the United States and throughout the world. . . . — — Map (db m173830) WM
Near Twining-Blue Lake Back Pack Trail south of County Road 79.
Named in honor of Major George Montague Wheeler (1832-1909) who for ten years led a party of surveyors and Naturalists collecting geologic, biologic, planimetric, and topographic data in New Mexico and six other southwestern states. — — Map (db m50743) HM
On State Road 76, on the right when traveling east.
The village of Las Trampas was established in 1751 by 12 families from Santa Fe, led by Juan de Argüello, who received a land grant from Governor Tomás Vélez Cachupín. The church of San José de Gracia is one of the finest surviving . . . — — Map (db m32123) HM
On U.S. 64, 0.2 miles west of Bella Luna Lane, on the left when traveling west.
The historic pony truss bridge was built in 1934 as a national recovery project. It has been preserved by the New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department — — Map (db m196360) HM
