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Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico

Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico
CDP
San Lorenzo de Picurís
San Lorenzo de Picurís
Location of Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico
Location of Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico
Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico is located in the US
Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico
Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 36°12′9″N 105°42′42″W / 36.20250°N 105.71167°W / 36.20250; -105.71167Coordinates: 36°12′9″N 105°42′42″W / 36.20250°N 105.71167°W / 36.20250; -105.71167
Country United States
State New Mexico
County Taos
Area
 • Total 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2)
 • Land 0.4 sq mi (1.2 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 7,323 ft (2,232 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 86
 • Density 192.7/sq mi (74.4/km2)
Time zone Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
 • Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6)
Area code(s) 505
FIPS code 35-56810
GNIS feature ID 0928771
Picuris Pueblo
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Location of Picuris Pueblo and neighboring pueblos in New Mexico
Nearest city Taos, New Mexico
Area 20.4 acres (8.3 ha)
Built 1776 (1776)
Architectural style Pueblo
NRHP Reference # 74001211
NMSRCP # 229
Significant dates
Added to NRHP August 13, 1974
Designated NMSRCP December 30, 1971

Picuris Pueblo (/pɪkəˈrs/; Tiwa: P'iwwel) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 86 at the 2000 census. The Pueblo people are from the Tiwa ethnic group of Native Americans. Picurís Pueblo is a member of the Eight Northern Pueblos.

The Pueblo of the Picuris is a federally recognized tribe, whose headquarters is in Peñasco, New Mexico. Their own name for their pueblo is Pinguiltha, meaning "mountain warrior place" or "mountain pass place." They speak the Picuris language, a dialect of the Northern Tiwa language, part of the Tanoan language family. Their tribal officers, led by a tribal governor, are elected every two years.

Located within the Pueblo are the San Lorenzo de Picurís church and the Picuris Pueblo Museum, which displays and sells the works of local weavers, potters and beadworkers. Picuris is particularly known for its micaceous pottery. Excavated dwellings are located within the pueblo. Self-guided tours and permits for photography within the pueblo are available to visitors. Visitors may fish for trout at Pu-La Lake by contacting the Picurís Pueblo Fish & Game and Parks & Wildlife. There are also picnic and campground facilities.


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