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        the Rail Runner commuter train station at Belén, New Mexico in March 2007
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        on this page:
City of Belén, NM

places to eat
businesses
media
construction trades
local lodging
culture & history

Village of Los Lunas, NM

north of Belén
south of Belén


The area became part of the United States in 1846, and Valencia County was established
1 September 1852 as part of New Mexico Territory. New Mexico became a state in 1912.
Valencia County, New Mexico covers 1067.6 square miles; population: 70,000 (2004 estimate).

Valencia County official website
County Commissioner [District I] Pedro G. Rael 2007-2010, Chairman
County Commissioner [District II] Georgia Otero-Kirkham 2005-2008
County Commissioner [District III] David R. Medina 2007-2010
County Commissioner [District IV] Ron Gentry 2005-2008
County Commissioner [Districy V] Donald Holliday 2009-2012, Vice-Chair
County Sheriff Rene S. Rivera 2007-2010
County Management Eric Zamora, Interim County Manager

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report on Valencia County, New Mexico
Valencia County [NM] Chamber of Commerce
Valencia County [NM] Hispano Chamber of Commerce

Martin Heinrich [Dem 2009-??], U.S. Congress N.M. 1st District*
Martin Heinrich's campaign website

Harry Teague [Dem 2009-??], U.S. Congress N.M. 2nd District
Harry Teague's campaign website
2008 Democratic primary candidate Bill McCamley
2008 Democratic primary candidate Al Kissling

NM Senator for District 29: Michael S. Sanchez [Dem; since 1993]
NM Senator for District 30: David Ulibarri [Dem; since 2006]*
NM Legislator for District 7: Andrew J. Barreras [Dem; since 2006]*
NM Legislator for District 8: Elias Barela [Dem; since 2006] { law office website }

District Attorney Lemuel L. Martinez {13th District NM}
New Mexico 13th District Court - Valencia County

Congressman Joe Baca [Dem-CA43] was born in Belén, NM

University of New Mexico Valencia Campus [est. 1981] in Tomé, NM
Democratic Party of Valencia County, NM
Living Cross Ambulance Service {located in Bosque Farms, NM}
Habitat For Humanity of Valencia County, NM [est. 1995]

twice-weekly Valencia County News-Bulletin newspaper [est. 1910] in Belén, NM

The pre-1937 route of Route 66 {west to east} runs from Grants, NM and cuts southward on present-day NM Highway 6 toward Los Lunas, NM where it runs along Main Street and crosses the Rio Grande River. It then turns northward on present-day NM Highway 47 thru Bosque Farms and the new town of Peralta, and up to present-day NM Highway 147, where it turns east and re-crosses the Rio Grande, passing the Pueblo of Isleta Tuei to present-day NM Highway 314 (Isleta Blvd.), and turning northward toward Albuquerque.

Rick Walker's New Mexico Route 66 Research Page
Route 66 Pages at Spirit of America Bookstore

"Valencia County, New Mexico: History Through the Photographer's Lens"
[2002] by Margaret Espinosa McDonald & Richard Melzer
Donning hardcover [12/2002] out of print/rare

seal of the City of Belén in New Mexico

City of Belén, New Mexico [incorp. 1918]
Belén was founded in 1740, and the name is the Spanish equivalent of Bethlehem (the traditional birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth); the city was incorporated in 1918. Belén is located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque, New Mexico and is accessible from the north & south via Interstate 25 and NM Highway 314 and NM Highway 47.
City of Belén, New Mexico covers 4.7 square miles; official elevation: 4,808 feet.
Population: 7,040 (about the same as 1950).

official city website
Mayor Ronnie Torres
Mayor Pro Tem David Lopez
City Councilor Wayne Gallegos {elected 3/2008}
City Councilor Rudy Jaramillo {re-elected 3/2008}
City Councilor David Lopez
City Councilor Terese Ulivarri
City Manager Sally Garley

Belén [NM] Consolidated Schools
Superintendent of Schools Kenny Griego
School Board President Julian Luna
School Board VP Sam Chavez {promoted April 2006}
School Board Member/Secretary Dolores Lola Quintana
School Board Adrian Pino
School Board Member Jamie Goldberg

Greater Belén [NM] Chamber of Commerce
City of Barstow, California's April 2007 proclamation of 'Sister City' status for Belén, NM
Belén/Alexander Airport [est. 1978] official page
another Belén/Alexander Airport page
Belén, New Mexico Economic Development Corp.
Belén [NM] Public Library

General Websites & Directories
Belén, NM info at 'Things To Do New Mexico' website
Belén, NM info at New Mexico Directory of Business website
City Data website info for Belén, New Mexico

'Rail Runner Express' Commuter Train from Belén to Bernalillo in New Mexico [launched in 2006]

'Rail Runner Express' Commuter Train from Belén to Bernalillo in New Mexico [launched in 2006]
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company
Rail Café & Bakery [est. 2/2007] next to the new RailRunner station in Belén, NM

Places to Eat
Bandito's Restaurant in Downtown Belén, NM
Blake's Lotaburger Drive-Ins {75 locations in NM, 2 in Belén}
Burritos Alinstante - 4 locations [est. 1989]
Burrito King Restaurant [est. Oct 2007], on No. Main Street in Belén, NM
open 6am-3pm, closed Sunday; Dreyer's ice cream; special pork tenderloin sandwich (the meat is twice as big as the bun!) combo is $5  Burrito Feliz, 633 No. Main Street in Belén, NM
Carmona's Mexican Food on Main Street {moved from Hwy 47 in 2008} in Downtown Belén, NM
Casa de Abo Gallery & Las Hermanas Coffee Shop in Belén, NM
Casa de Pizza [est. 1973] on Main Street in Belén, NM
Circle T Drive-In Restaurants [est. 1958]
Diane's Parkside Diner, on Main Street in Belén, NM {moved from Los Lunas in 2007}
Donut King on Hwy 314 in Belén, NM
Frances' Restaurant on Main Street in Belén, NM
open Thursday to Sunday; good food, plus beer & wine & evening entertainment  Harla May's Fat Boy Grill [est. 2004] in the historic Ońate Theatre in Belén, NM
Nancy's Mesa Steakhouse & Lounge in Belén, NM { closed since 2005 }
Pescado Loco seafood restaurant [est. 10/2008], 925 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Pete's Cafe [est. 1949] in Downtown Belén, NM
Po' Boy's Smoke Shack BBQ [est. Jan 2008] on Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Rio Grande Diner [est. 1994] in Belén, NM
their coffee is from Farmer Brothers; family environment, open seven days  Rita's New Mexican Restaurant, 221 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Rumors Grill on River Road [est. 6/2006; formerly Fiorello's Italian Grill]
Rutilio's New Mexican Restaurant on No. Main Street in Belén, NM
Sheriff's Posse Cafe [est. 1991; open Tues-Fri] at the Rodeo Arena in Belén, NM
Silva's Stromboli Pizza on Main Street in Belén, NM { closed 2006 }
Tajmahal Zesty Curries Indian Cuisine [opened 2006] on Main Street in Belén, NM


Businesses
Buckland/Leader Pharmacy [est. 1909] in Downtown Belén, NM
Belén [NM] Print Shop in Downtown Belén, NM
Native Sun Nursery on Highway 314 north of Belén, NM
Brown Tire Co. on Main Street in Belén, NM
Hub Furniture [est. 1949] in Downtown Belén, NM
Adrian's Printing [est.1986] in Downtown Belén, NM
David's Boots & Men's Wear in Downtown Belén, NM
Sugar Bowl Lanes {bowling} in Downtown Belén, NM
Sachs 5th Auction in Downtown Belén, NM
Aridien, Inc. in Downtown Belén, NM
Costanza Apple Orchard [est. 1962] in Belén, NM
Culp's Western Wear in Downtown Belén, NM
Rancho Cielo development outside Belén, NM
Financial Network of Belén, NM
Manny's Railroad Club bar in Downtown Belén, NM
Becker Street Pub [est. 1993] in Downtown Belén, NM
Small Business Computing in Downtown Belén, NM
The Original Baca Auto [est. 1949] in Belén, NM { closed April 2009 }
Auge's Used Cars & Service [est. 1946] in Belén, NM
Phillip A. Blackburn Insurance Agency in Belén, NM  [ website parked ]
Elite Muscle Gym & Fitness Center in Downtown Belén, NM
open on occasional basis siince early 2008, ask at the gym  Elite Cafe {next door to gym}
Self Defense New Mexico in Downtown Belén, NM
Craig Independent Tire Co. on Hwy 314 in Belén, NM
Charlie's Paint & Body Shop on Hwy 314 in Belén, NM
Advanced Environmental Solutions, Inc. in Belén, NM
Amor Flowers in Downtown Belén, NM  { website parked 10/2006 }
Valencia Animal Clinic [est. 1965] in Belén, NM
Don Chavez y Gilbert's Terra Patre Sheep Preserve  { website parked 1/2007 }
Mesa Gardens cactus nursery [est. 1970] in Belén, NM
LoPresti Aviation - relocating to Belén/Alexander Airport {announced Aug 2006}
Desert Green {fertilizer} Products on Hwy. 116 in South Belén, NM
Monarch Equipment, Inc. on Gabaldón Road in Belén, NM
Able Information Technologies, Inc. [opened 12/2007] in Belén, NM
Mad Dog's Billiards & Teen Club [open in 2008] in Belén, NM
Graphic Arts Station - signs, 1101 Don Felipe Road in Belén, NM
Belen Express Recycling [est. 10/2008], 628 So. Main Street in Belén, NM


    Ranchers Banks [est. 1960] of Belén, NM {9 branches in NM} - RanchersBanks.com domain given up     and       First State Bank of New Mexico [est. 1922]    announced in
December, 2005
their merger
to form the new
    First Community Bank of New Mexico [formed 12/2005]    
  


    Bank of Belén, New Mexico [est. 1992]     announced in
September 2006
changing its name to
    MyBank {with a leaf}    
  


Local Media
K.A.R.S. 860-AM 'The Heart of New Mexico' radio in Belén, NM
K.B.N.M. 98.7-FM 'The Eagle' radio station [est. 3/2006] in Belén, NM
K.L.V.O. 97.7-FM 'Radio Lobo' Spanish-language radio in Belén , NM
K.V.L.K. 90.9-FM {& K.Q.L.V. 105.5-FM} 'K-Love' Christian radio in Belén, NM

twice-weekly Valencia County News-Bulletin newspaper [est. 1910] in Belén, NM


Construction Trades
Belén, NM area contractors list
Valley Fence Co. in Albuquerque & Belén, NM
Ranchero Builders Supply in Belén, NM
Ken Detjen of Belén, NM: lava bricks & Lava Living, Inc.
Belén [NM] Glass & Mirror
Belén Sand & Gravel
B & D Glass & Mirror in Downtown Belén, NM
D.L.M. Roofing in Belén, NM
Tabet Lumber in Downtown Belén, NM
Sisneros Brothers Mfg. [est. 1990] in Belén, NM
CEMCO Turbo Crushers [est. 1962] in Belén, NM
New Mexico Travertine Quarry [est. 1985] in Belén, NM
Katje Erickson's Delta Third Design [est. 1993?] in Belén, NM

Local Lodging
Best Western Motel in Belén, NM
Freeway Inn Motel {re-opening soon?} in Belén, NM
Holiday Inn Express in Belén, NM
Hub Motel in Belén, NM
La Mirada Hotel B&B & RV Park in Belén, NM
Mesa Inn Motel {re-opening soon?} in Belén, NM
Super 8 Motel [est. 1990] in Belén, NM

Culture & History

Harvey House Museum [built 1901] in Belén, NM
Fred Harvey Archives at Arizona State University
Orange Empire Railway Museum's Harvey Girl Historical Society
Harvey House history website

Images of America Fred Harvey Houses of the Southwest book by Richard Melzer   "Images of America: Fred Harvey Houses of The Southwest" [2008]  
by Richard Melzer

Arcadia Publng 9x6½ pb [11/2008] for $14.95
Harvey Girl by Foard  
"Harvey Girl" [ages 9-12; 2006]
by Sheila Wood Foard

Texas Tech Univ Press 8¾x5¾ pb [4/2006] for $11.53
Harvey Girls YA   "The Harvey Girls: The Women Who Civilized the West"
[ages 5-9; 1994] by Juddi Morris

Walker YA 9x7¼ pb [1/96] for $11.94
Walker YA 9½x8 hardcover [6/94] out of print/used
Harvey Girls   "The Harvey Girls: Women Who Opened the West" [1989]
by Lesley Poling-Kempes

Treasure Chest 9x6 pb [9/91] for $10.17
Paragon House 9x6 pb [9/91] out of print/used
Paragon House hardcover [11/89] out of print/used

historic Felipe Chavez Hacienda [built 1860]
Carol Fisher Fine Art Photography in Belén, NM
Butch Phillips Photography in Belén, NM
Judy Chicago's gallery in the historic Belén Hotel [est. 1909] in Downtown Belén, NM
historic Central Hotel [est. 1909] in Downtown Belén, NM
Belén [NM] Art League [est. 1956]
Trails End Framing & Gallery in Downtown Belén, NM
artist Brent Jeffrey Thomas in Belén, NM
Charles E. Perry Photographics in Belén, NM
Visual Escapes - photography by Heidi Small of Belén, NM
Richard E. Schnitkey, environmental photography [505/861-5815]
Bill Martin, Escape Artist of Belén, NM
sci-fi author Walter Jon Williams of Belén, NM: official homepagebrowse books

Events in Belén, New Mexico
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Annual Matanza [Jan 2008 = #8] in Belén, NM
6x6 Rodeo [Feb-March] in Belén, NM
Hub City Music Fest [May] in Downtown Belén, NM
Valencia County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo [August] in Belén, NM
Our Lady of Belén Fiestas [est. 1794 = August]

Rio Abajo Days rodeo & festival [Sept-Oct 2008 = #6]

Organizations
Rotary Club of Belén, NM [est. 1937]
Belén [NM] Moose Lodge #1680 on Highway 314
La Merced Moose Family Center #2550 in Rio Communities
Belén [NM] Elks Lodge #2499 on Highway 314
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Los Lunas Park
Masons Rio Abajo Lodge #17
National Guard Armory {3rd Battalion, 200th Air Defense Artillery; est. 1949} in Belén, NM
Our Lady of Belén Parish Catholic Church [est. 1793]

Valley Improvement Assn. of the Rio Communities [Belén, NM]
Bar-G-Bar Buffalo & Longhorn Ranch in Rio Communities [Belén, NM]
Tierra del Sol Golf & Country Club [est. 1970] in Rio Communities [Belén, NM]
Paul's Son Signs & Graphics on Hwy 47 in Rio Communities [Belén, NM]
Arroyo Feed & Garden Center on Hwy 47 in Rio Communities [Belén, NM]
Taqueria El Rey on Hwy 47 in Rio Communities [Belén, NM]
Big River Grain, south of Rio Communities [Belén, NM]


The Terrain
where exactly IS Belén, NM? (from Mapquest)
a map of the Belén, NM area (from Mapquest)

photos taken 17 December 2004
looking north from atop the west mesa
looking east from atop the west mesa
looking south from atop the west mesa


Village of Los Lunas  [incorp. 1928]
New Mexico 87031
The name of Los Lunas is derived from the land-grant-era Luna family. The county seat was moved to Los Lunas in 1876, and the village was incorporated in 1928. Los Lunas is located about 20 miles south of Albuquerque, New Mexico and is accessible from the north & south via Interstate 25 and NM Highway 314 and NM Highway 47.
Village of Los Lunas, New Mexico covers 10.0 square miles.
Population: 12,000 (2004 estimate); official elevation: 4,852 feet.

Los Lunas is crossed by a pre-1937 portion of Old Route 66, which route includes NM Highway 47
south from Albuquerque and Main Street {NM Highway 6} in Los Lunas westward toward Laguna and Grants, NM

official city website
Mayor Louis Huning
Village Councilor Charles Griego
Village Councilor Cecilia C.C. Castillo {re-elected 3/2008}
Village Councilor Robert Vialpando
Village Councilor Gerard Saiz {re-elected 3/2008}

City Data website info for Los Lunas, New Mexico
Los Lunas [NM] Schools
Los Lunas [NM] Public Library
Los Lunas, NM info at New Mexico Directory of Business website
Web City Profile pages about Los Lunas, NM

'Rail Runner Express' Commuter Train from Belén to Bernalillo in New Mexico [launching in 2006]  

Gerald Chavez Realty [est. 1975] in Los Lunas, NM
Double P Tack [est. 1994] in Los Lunas, NM
The Arches Bed & Breakfast [est. 2008] in Los Lunas, NM
Old Mill Western Mercantile in Los Lunas, NM
Bristles Art Supplies in Los Lunas, NM
Edeal Dairy Farms of Los Lunas, NM
Almost Heaven Salon & Spa in Los Lunas, NM
Hastings Ent. - books, videos, music, games - in Los Lunas, NM
Rod Baca - Farmer's Insurance agent in Los Lunas, NM
Central New Mexico Correctional Facility [est. 1980] in Los Lunas, NM
attorney Elias Barela in Los Lunas, NM
Dr. Donald B. Leach, OD, PC - Family Eye Care in Los Lunas, NM
Andrew Barreras at A.D.B. Realty in Los Lunas, NM
Route 66 Society for the Arts [est. 2003] in Los Lunas, NM
Manzano Landscaping on Highway 47 in Los Lunas, NM
painter Jim Anderson of Los Lunas, NM
mariachi performer Romano Enrique of Los Lunas, NM
Valencia Western Mercantile [est. 1990] on Highway 47 in Los Lunas, NM
K.Y.L.Z. 106.3-FM top-40 rock radio in Los Lunas, NM {site down? 9/2007}

RAKS Building Supply in Los Lunas & Socorro & Albuquerque in New Mexico         Stoic Frame band - rock en Espańol - of Los Lunas, NM & Long Beach, CA

Benny's II Restaurant on West Main Street {Route 66} in Los Lunas, NM
Country Inn bar [est. 1946], 203 Main Street SW in Los Lunas
Crystal Ranch Steakhouse & Saloon in Los Lunas, NM
Diane's Parkside Diner on Hwy 314 {moved to Belén in 2007}
Dion's Pizza [est. 10/2002]
El Sarape #3 Restaurant [opened 1/2009], 325 W. Main Street in Los Lunas, NM
K-Bob's Restaurant in Los Lunas, NM {closed Summer 2007}
The Luna Mansion [built 1881] Restaurant [opened 1977; new owners 2009] in Los Lunas, NM
Mi Chante Restaurant, 325 W. Main Street in Los Lunas, NM {closed 2008}
The Red Balloon Family Restaurant in Los Lunas, NM {closed Spring 2007}
Ribs hickory-smoked pit bar-b-q [est. 1991] - Los Lunas, NM location { Flash site }
Teofilo's Restaurant [built 1914, opened 1985] in Los Lunas, NM
Tractor Brewing Co. [est. 1999] in Los Lunas, NM

Francisco's Marble on Highway 47 in Los Lunas, NM
Atlas Truss on Highway 47 in Los Lunas, NM
open Sun-Fri 5:30 am to 2 pm, both lunch & breakfast all day  Jason's Breakfast & Lunch Cafe [est. 2006] on Highway 47 in Los Lunas, NM
Garden Gate Day Spa on Highway 47 in Los Lunas, NM
Don Mario's Grill & Carry on Highway 47 in Los Lunas, NM
Soil Secrets / Trees That Please / Arboretum Tomé in Los Lunas, NM

Huning Ranch housing development {grand opening Oct 2005} west of Los Lunas, NM
Los Morros Business Park in West Los Lunas, NM
Tillery Buick-Pontiac-GMC [moved from Rio Communities in 2008]
Merillat Industries [new factory 2007] in West Los Lunas, NM
Translux Starlight 10 Cinemas in West Los Lunas, NM
Western Skies Inn & Suites in West Los Lunas, NM
Brad Francis Chevrolet in West Los Lunas, NM
Brad Francis Ford in West Los Lunas, NM
Wild Mustang Steakhouse {opened 4/2007} in West Los Lunas, NM {closed Spring 2008}



Towns North of Belén, NM

City of Albuquerque, New Mexico [est. 1706]

The Pueblo of Isleta Tuei [est. circa 1300]
Isleta Casino & Resort outside Albuquerque, NM
Isleta Fun Connection family entertainment [opened July 2006]
Isleta Lakes Recreation Area
Isleta Pueblo [NM] Feast Day in August

Village of Bosque Farms [est. April 1975]
Population: 3,900 (2004 estimate); official elevation: 4,865 feet.
Mayor Wayne Ake {re-elected 3/2008}
Village Councilor Robert Knowlton {re-elected 3/2008}
Village Councilor Dolly Wallace {re-elected 3/2008}

Bosque [NM] Coffee Roasters
Bosque Farms Bowl
Sopa Restaurant in Bosque Farms, NM
Benny's Restaurant in Bosque Farms, NM
JL's Country Kitchen [est. 2006] in Bosque Farms, NM
Lone Mountain Contracting, Inc. in Bosque Farms, NM
Wake Up!! Coffee 2 Go in Bosque Farms, NM
C & P Statuary factory in Bosque Farms, NM
Alora's Handpainted Tile Murals in Bosque Farms, NM
Bosque Farms [NM] Community Fair [Aug 2006 = #67]
K.Q.L.V. 105.5-FM {& K.V.L.K. 90.9-FM} 'K-Love' Christian radio in Bosque Farms, NM
K.T.E.G. 104.7-FM 'The Edge' rock radio in Bosque Farms, NM
Bosque Farms [NM] Rodeo Assn.
Lazer Wash car wash of Bosque Farms, NM {broken website 9/2007}
New Mexico Propane in Bosque Farms, NM
Edith Duven Flaherty of Bosque Farms, NM: browse books by E.F.browse by E.D.F.author page
author-poet Mary Fogarty of Bosque Farms, NM: browse booksbooksite
The Paddock Saddlery [est. 2007] in Bosque Farms, NM
Ray Sego Insulation Co. of Bosque Farms, NM

Town of Peralta, New Mexico 87042 [incorp. March 2007]
Population: 3,750 (2000 census); official elevation: 4,859 feet.
City Data entry for Peralta, NM
Mayor Bryan Olguin {elected 3/2008}
Town Councilor Christian Garcia {re-elected 3/2008}
Town Councilor Nancy 'Pug' Burge {re-elected 3/2008}

Motor Car Mall {auto repair} in Peralta, NM
LaMont's Wild West Buffalo in Peralta, NM
W.S.F. Tack in Peralta, NM - 505/565-2539

Community of Tomé Land Grant, New Mexico 87060 [est. 1650 & again in 1739]
Tomé-Adelino, NM population: 2,200 (2000 census).
Roadrunner Roost B&B in Tomé, NM
Tomé [NM] Art Gallery on Hwy 47
Fiesta Tomé pa' Todos [Sept 2007] in Tomé-Adelino, NM
writer Lowell Tollefson of Tomé, NM
Manzerro Plaza & Business Center
Arana Acres B&B Inn [est. 3/2007] in Tomé, NM

University of New Mexico Valencia Campus [est. 1986] in Tomé, NM
American Assn. of University Professors - UNM Valencia Chapter
Bizzell's C-store on Highway 47 between Tomé & Rio Communities

poet Tony Sanchez of Las Maravillas, NM
"Poetry of New Mexico" book [2007] by T. Sanchez

Rodeway Ranch {west of Los Lunas, NM on Highway 6}
Los Lunas Decalogue 'Mystery Stone' west of Los Lunas, NM

Community of Los Chavez, New Mexico 87002 {along NM Highway 314} [founded 1739]
Population: 5,033 (2000 census).
Los Chavez Community Assn. [est. 2009]
Los Chavez, NM Volunteer Fire Dept. [est. 1962]
Mid-Valley Airpark on Hwy 314 in Los Chavez, NM



Communities South of Belén, NM

Rio Grande Industrial Park on NM Highway 304
Lhoist-ChemicalLime plant in Rio Grande Industrial Park
Süd-Chemie, Inc. - Performance Packaging factory in Rio Grande Industrial Park
Rio Abajo Adobe School [est. 1970, closed 6/2006] in Rio Grande Industrial Park
Solo Cup Company factory in Rio Grande Industrial Park { plant is closing March 2009, 215 jobs lost }
Avonite factory in Rio Grande Industrial Park
HydroCut, Inc. water-jet cutting in Rio Grande Industrial Park
Valencia County Crematorium in Rio Grande Industrial Park
Mesa Oil - petroleum recycling plant [est. 2003] in Rio Grande Industrial Park
proposed Peoples Energy Valencia Energy facility
Desert Sky Ranch - equine retirement & boarding

Jarales, New Mexico 87023

Veguita, New Mexico 87062
Pareo Farms: Mountain View Dairy & Belgian horses in Veguita, NM
Veguita [NM] Trading Post on Highway 304

Las Nutrias, New Mexico 87062

Bosque, New Mexico 87006
Adobe Builder of Bosque, NM
Double LL Farm [est. 1986] in Bosque, NM
Sisneros-Torres Vineyards - Evita Wines, on Winery Road in Bosque-Sabinal, NM
Black & White Dairy, south of Bosque, NM

City of Socorro, New Mexico 87801 [founded circa 1620, incorp. 1884]
Socorro County [NM] Chamber of Commerce
more detail on the Socorro, NM area


The Rio Grande Valley
El Camino Real National Historic Trail
El Camino Real Intl. Heritage Center [opened Nov 2005]

Rio Grande book   "Rio Grande: From the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico" [1999]
by Peter Lourie

Boyds Mills Press 8x10 pb [9/2000] for $9.95
Boyds Mills Press 8¼x10¼ YA hardcover [2/99] for $17.95
Royal Road / El Camino Real   "The Royal Road: El Camino Real from Mexico City to Santa Fe" [1998]
by Douglas Preston & José Antonio Esquibel, photographs by Christine Preston

Univ NM Press 8¾x10½ pb [6/98] for $29.95
Univ NM Press 9x10¾ hardcover [6/98] for $55.00



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