Picuris Pueblo
| Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico | |
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| CDP | |
San Lorenzo de Picurís
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 Location of Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico |
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 Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico
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| Coordinates: 36°12′9″N 105°42′42″W / 36.20250°N 105.71167°WCoordinates: 36°12′9″N 105°42′42″W / 36.20250°N 105.71167°W | |
| 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 |
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Picuris Pueblo
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Location of Picuris Pueblo and neighboring pueblos in New Mexico
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| Nearest city | Taos, New Mexico |
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| Area | 20.4 acres (8.3 ha) |
| Built | 1776 |
| Architectural style | Pueblo |
| NRHP Reference # | 74001211 |
| NMSRCP # | 229 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | August 13, 1974 |
| Designated NMSRCP | December 30, 1971 |
Picuris Pueblo (/pɪkəˈriːs/; 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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