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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.
The 4,542-square mile Cibola County split off in June 1981.
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 [est. 1998]
Business Women of Valencia County
Valencia County Literacy Council [est. 1987]

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

Harry Teague [Dem 2009-present], 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]

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

City of Belén, New Mexico
[est. 1740, 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 Belén, New Mexico city website
Mayor Rudy Jaramillo {elected 3/2010}
prior Mayor Ronnie Torres {not running 2010}
City Councilor Wayne Gallegos {elected 3/2008}
City Councilor Rudy Jaramillo {re-elected 3/2008, promoted 3/2010}
City Councilor Mary Aragon {elected 3/2010}
City Councilor Jerah Cordova {elected 3/2010}
former City Councilor David Lopez {ousted 2010}
former City Councilor Terese Ulivarri {ousted 2010}
former City Manager Sally Garley [retired 3/2010]
Municipal Judge Kathy Savilla {fourth term 3/2010}
[ last update 3/2010 ]

Belén [NM] Consolidated School District
Superintendent of Schools Patricia S. Rael, EdD
prior Superintendent of Schools Kenny Griego
School Board President Jamie Goldberg
School Board VP Sam Chavez {promoted April 2006}
School Board Member/Secretary Dolores Lola Quintana
School Board Member Adrian Pino
School Board Member Julian Luna
{ last update 1/2010 }

Greater Belén [NM] Chamber of Commerce
City of Barstow, California's April 2007 proclamation of 'Sister City' status for Belén, NM
Belén, New Mexico Economic Development Corp.
  Belén [NM] Public Library
Friends of The Belén Library [est. 1983]

Belén/Alexander Airport [est. 1978] official page {south of Belén on Hwy 346}
another Belén/Alexander Airport page

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

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company
'Rail Runner Express' Commuter Train from Belén to Bernalillo in New Mexico [launched in 2006]
Rail Café & Bakery [est. 2/2007; closed Summer 2009] next to the RailRunner station in Belén, NM

Belen's doodlebug railcar "La Marranita" ran 1934-68, now stored in Downtown Belén, NM

Places to Eat & Drink
A & W / Long John Silver's fast food, 1304 So. Main Street in Belén, NM
Becker Street Pub [est. 1993] in Downtown Belén, NM
Blake's Lotaburger Drive-Ins {75 locations in NM, 2 in Belén}
Burritos Alinstante [est. 1989] - 4 locations
  Burrito Feliz, 633 No. Main Street in Belén, NM
Canyon Smokehouse & Restaurant [est. 11/2009], 925 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Carolina's Cafe at the Belén Airport {building condemned 11/2009}
Carlos' Cantina & Grill [est. 1933], 629 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Carmona's Mexican Food, on Hwy 47, then on So. Main Street in Belén, NM { closed 2009 }
Casa de Abo Gallery & Las Hermanas Coffee Shop in Belén, NM { closed 6/2010 }
Casa de Pizza [est. 1973], 1128 So. Main Street in Belén, NM
Casa Salaz Mexican Restaurant, 835 So. Main Street in Belén, NM
China King Super Buffet, 418 So. Main Street in Belén, NM
  Circle T Drive-In Restaurants [est. 1958] - 2 locations in Belén, NM
Dolly's Burritos, 707 So. Main Street in Belén, NM
Donut King, 1322 No. Frontage Road in Belén, NM
Elite Cafe {next door to the gym} { closed since early 2008 }
Fat Sat's Bar & Grill [est 1/2009] on I-25 Bypass south of Belén, NM
  Frances' Restaurant, 908 So. Main Street in Belén, NM
   opening 2010?: 24-hour German bakery, 116 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
  Harla May's Fat Boy Grill [est. 2004] in the historic Ońate Theatre [built 1932] in Belén, NM
Manny's Railroad Club bar in Downtown Belén, NM
McDonald's, 503 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Montano's Restaurant, 317 So. Main Street in Downtown 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 Belén, NM
Pete's Cafe [est. 1949], 105 No. First Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Po' Boy's Smoke Shack BBQ [est. Jan 2008], 325 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Rio Grande Diner [est. 1994], 2101 Camino del Llano at I-25 exit 191 in Belén, NM
  Rita's New Mexican Restaurant, 221 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Rumors Bar & Grill [2006-2010; formerly Fiorello's Italian Grill], 921 E. River Road in Belén, NM
Rutilio's New Mexican Restaurant, 455 No. Main Street in Belén, NM
Sheriff's Posse Cafe [est. 1991] at the Rodeo Arena on I-25 Bypass south of Belén, NM
Silva's Stromboli Pizza, on Main Street in Belén, NM { closed 2006 }
Star of Belen Restaurant [est. 2009, formerly Bandito's], 528 Becker Avenue in Downtown Belén, NM
  Subway Sandwiches franchise, 706 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Tajmahal Zesty Curries Indian Cuisine [opened 2006], 325 So. Main Street in Belén, NM

Belén Businesses
  Belen Computers and Design [est. 2005] in Belén, NM
Valencia Animal Clinic [est. 1965], 1533 E. River Road in Belén, NM
Don Chavez y Gilbert's Terra Patre Sheep Preserve
Costanza Apple Orchard [est. 1962] in Belén, NM
Snap!Bagger leaf bagging tool {moved to Aurora, Colorado 2009}
Harley's Accessories online store [est. 4/2010], based in Belén, NM
Advanced Environmental Solutions, Inc. on the West Mesa in Belén, NM
Mesa Gardens cactus nursery [est. 1970] in Belén, NM
LoPresti Aviation - relocating to Belén/Alexander Airport {ann 2006; status unclear 2010}
Desert Green {fertilizer} Products on Hwy. 116 in South Belén, NM

Downtown Belén Businesses
Buckland/Leader Pharmacy [est. 1909] in Downtown Belén, NM
Belén [NM] Print Shop in Downtown Belén, NM
Amor Flowers, 315 W. Reinkin Avenue in Downtown 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} [1954-2009] in Downtown Belén, NM
Sachs 5th Auction [est. 1998], 225 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Culp's Western Wear in Downtown Belén, NM
Financial Network of Belén, NM, 511 W. Reinken Avenue
Small Business Computing, 113 So. Main Street 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
Elite Muscle Gym & Fitness Center, 115 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM {site parked}
Self Defense New Mexico [est. 2006], 121 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Aridien, Inc., 409 So. First Street in Downtown Belén, NM{ dead website 2010 }
Belen Express Recycling [est. 10/2008], 628 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Able Information Technologies, Inc. [opened 12/2007], 520 Becker Avenue in Downtown Belén, NM

Rancho Cielo development outside Belén, NM {overpass construction halted 2/2010}
Signet Solar, Inc. of California factory & solar farm at Rancho Cielo { cancelled April 2010 }
Sheriff's Posse Cafe [est. 1991] at the Rodeo Arena on I-25 Bypass south of Belén, NM
Roadrunner Pit Stop & Coyote Liquor c-store [est 4/2008] on I-25 Bypass south of Belén, NM
Fat Sat's Bar & Grill [est 1/2009] on I-25 Bypass south of Belén, NM
Graphic Arts Station - signs, 1101 Don Felipe Road in Belén, NM

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Businesses north on Highway 314
Charlie's Paint & Body Shop on Highway 314 in Belén, NM
Craig Independent Tire Co. [est. 1981] on Highway 314 in Belén, NM
Monarch Equipment, Inc. 1330 No. Gabaldón Road in Belén, NM
Native Sun Nursery on Highway 314 north of Belén, NM { closed early 2010 }
New Mexico Tractor Sales (John Deere Equipment Dealer), 19560 Highway 314 in Belén, NM

Local Media
K.A.B.Q. 1350-AM progressive talk radio in Albuquerque, NM
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

Agriculture & 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
formmer Best Western Motel, on Camino del Llano at I-25 exit 191 in Belén, NM
Freeway Inn Motel in Belén, NM { closed since 2006 }
Holiday Inn Express, 2110 Camino del Llano at I-25 exit 191 in Belén, NM
Hub Motel, 601 No. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
La Mirada Hotel B&B & RV Park in Belén, NM
Mesa Inn Motel in Belén, NM { closed since 2005 }
Super 8 Motel [est. 1990], 428 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM
Chavez Estate B&B [circa 1912, opened 2009], 1207 So. Main Street in Downtown Belén, NM

Culture & History

Harvey House Museum [built 1901] in Belén, NM

100th Anniversary History of the Belén, New Mexico Harvey House articles
in the Valencia County News-Bulletin, June 2010
Part 1 (June 2) •• Part 2 (June 9)

Harvey House Restaurants Page at 'Readers of The Purple Sage' Bookstore

	"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
	"Images of America: Fred Harvey Houses of The Southwest" [2008] by Richard Melzer Arcadia Publng 9x6½ pb [11/2008] for $14.95
	"Touring The West With The Fred Harvey Co. & The Santa Fe Railway" [2008] by Paul & Kathleen Nickens Schiffer Publng 11x8½ pb [11/2008] for $21.36
	"Appetite For America: How Visionary Businessman   Fred Harvey Built A Railroad Hospitality Empire That Civilized The Wild West" [2010] by Stephen Fried Bantam 9¼x6½ hardcover [3/2010] for $17.82

historic Felipe Chavez Hacienda [built 1860] in Downtown Belén, NM
historic Central Hotel [est. 1909] in Downtown Belén, NM
Judy Chicago's gallery in the historic Belén Hotel [est. 1909] in Downtown Belén, NM
historic Ońate Theatre [built 1932] in Downtown Belén, NM {now Harla May's Fat Boy Grill [est. 2004]}
historic Central Theater [built ??] in Downtown Belén, NM {now Hub Furniture [est. 1949]}

Carol Fisher Fine Art Photography in Belén, NM
Butch Phillips Photography in Belén, NM
Belén [NM] Art League [est. 1956]
Trails End Framing & Gallery in Downtown Belén, NM
artist Brent Jeffrey Thomas of 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]
artist David Coker teaches at UNM-VC

Hollywood actress Gloria Castillo {Kadison}
born in Belén, NM in 1935; credits [1954-67] at IMDb • Wikipedia

Bill Martin, Magic & Escape Artist of Belén, NM

author/philosopher/revolutionary G.E. Nordell of Belén, New Mexico
official website • philosophy/activism websites • weblog {est. 10/2005}
detective novels • "Hollywood Tales" book • "Working Minds" Source Document

sci-fi author Walter Jon Williams of Belén, NM: official homepage • browse books

Events in Belén, New Mexico
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Annual Matanza [Jan 2010 = #10] 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]

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

Rio Communities [Belén, NM]
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 2357 Highway 47 in Rio Communities [Belén, NM]
Arroyo Feed & Garden Center 2353 Highway 47 in Rio Communities [Belén, NM]
Taqueria El Rey Carry Out, 2350 Highway 47 in Rio Communities [Belén, NM]
Dollar General Store #11785 [opened 1/2010], 109 Rio Communities Blvd.
Joe R. Wilson DDS, 205 Rio Communities Blvd. in Rio Communities [Belén, NM]
The Art Center at Rio Communities [opened 10/2008], 480 Rio Communities Blvd.
Belén Mennonite Church, 862 Rio Communities Blvd. in Rio Communities [Belén, NM]
Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area [est. 2003] in Rio Communities [Belén, NM]

V.I.A. announced in June 2009 that the EnXco subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles
has asked to lease 50 acres east of Belén for a solar farm.

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, New Mexico 87031  [incorp. 1928]
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 Robert Vialpando {elected 3/2010}
prior Mayor Louis Huning {replaced 2010}
Village Councilor District 1 Cecilia C.C. Castillo {re-elected 3/2008}
Village Councilor District 2 Charles Griego {re-elected 3/2010}
Village Councilor District 3 Gerard Saiz {re-elected 3/2008}
Village Councilor District 4 Richard Lovato {re-elected 3/2010}
Municipal Judge Jeff Aragon {re-elected 3/2010}
[ last update 3/2010 ]
City Data website info for Los Lunas, New Mexico
Los Lunas [NM] Public Library
Los Lunas, NM info at New Mexico Directory of Business website
Web City Profile pages about Los Lunas, NM

Los Lunas [NM] Schools
Bernard R. Saiz, superintendent [since July 2009]
Maria M. Marez, president [District #1 since 2003, expires 2011]
Ed Hernandez, member [District #2 since 2004, expires 2011]
Christopher D. 'Chris' Martinez, vice president [District #3 since 2007, expires 2012]
Frank A. Otero, member & secretary [District #4 since 2007, expires 2011]
Dan Gross, member [District #5 appointed Aug 2009]

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
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Los Lunas Park
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
Bosque Coffee Roasters in Los Lunas, NM
attorney Elias Barela in Los Lunas, NM
  Cowboy Cleaners, 2225 Main Street SE 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}

Aurelia's Mi Chante Restaurant, 325 W. Main Street {Route 66} in Los Lunas, NM {closed 2008}
Benny's II Restaurant, 1503 Main Street SW {Route 66} in Los Lunas, NM
Bob's Burgers chain [opened 1/2010], 2520 Main Street at Valencia Wye in Los Lunas, NM  
Country Inn bar [est. 1946], 203 Main Street SW {Route 66} in Los Lunas
Crystal Ranch Steakhouse & Saloon in Los Lunas, NM {closed 2009}
Diane's Parkside Diner on Hwy 314 {moved to Belén in 2007, closed 2008}
Dion's Pizza [est. 10/2002], 3460 Main Street in Los Lunas, NM
El Sarape #3 Restaurant [opened 1/2009], 325 W. Main Street {Route 66} 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
  Manny's Fine Pastries, 515 Main Street SE in Los Lunas, NM
McDonald's, 652 Main Street NE in Downtown Los Lunas, NM
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 Restaurante [built 1914, opened 1985], 144 W. Main Street {Route 66} in Los Lunas, NM
Tractor Brewing Co. [est. 1999] in Los Lunas, NM
Weck's for Breakfast & Lunch [opening 6/2010] in Los Lunas, NM  

Francisco's Marble on Highway 47 in Los Lunas, NM
Atlas Truss on Highway 47 in Los Lunas, NM
Jason's Breakfast & Lunch Cafe [est. 2006] on Highway 47 in Los Lunas, NM {closed 2009}
Garden Gate Day Spa on Highway 47 in Los Lunas, NM
Soil Secrets / Trees That Please / Arboretum Tomé [est. 1986] in Los Lunas, NM

Meadow Lake development, east of Los Lunas, NM
Meadow Lake development, east of 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 2007} in West Los Lunas, NM {closed Spring 2008}
Panda Express Gourmet Chinese Food, 2260 Main Street NW in West Los Lunas, NM
Chili's Restaurant {franchise}, 2240 Sun Ranch Village Loop SW in West Los Lunas, NM
Duke City Redi-Mix [branch opened 4/2007] in West Los Lunas, NM

Towns North of Belén, NM

City of Albuquerque, New Mexico [est. 1706]

The Pueblo of Isleta Tuei [est. circa 1300]
Isleta Pueblo Governor Robert Benavidez
Isleta Pueblo [NM] Feast Day in August
Village Cafe, 73 Tribal Road 56 in Isleta Pueblo
Leno's Smoke Shop {tax-free cigarettes} on Highway 47 in Isleta

Isleta Hard Rock Casino Hotel & Convention Center
Chill Ice Cream & Coffee bar at Isleta Hard Rock Casino Resort
Daubers fast food at Isleta Hard Rock Casino Resort
The Deli Cafe at Isleta Hard Rock Casino Resort
Eagles Nest Buffet at Isleta Hard Rock Casino Resort
505 Fusion nightclub at Isleta Hard Rock Casino Resort
Lucha Mexican Cantina nightclub at Isleta Hard Rock Casino Resort
Tiwa Steakhouse at Isleta Hard Rock Casino Resort
The Spa at Isleta Hard Rock Casino Resort

Isleta Eagle Golf Course
Isleta Fun Connection family entertainment [opened July 2006]
Isleta Lakes Recreation Area
Palace West 'Little' Casino at Isleta Pueblo

Village of Bosque Farms [est. April 1975]
Population: 3,900 (2004 estimate); official elevation: 4,865 feet.
Village of Bosque Farms, New Mexico official website
Mayor Wayne Ake {re-elected 3/2008}
Village Councilor William 'Bill' Kennedy {re-elected 3/2010}
Village Councilor Robert 'Bob' Knowlton {re-elected 3/2008}
Village Councilor Russell Walkup {elected 3/2010}
Village Councilor Dolly Wallace {re-elected 3/2008}
former Village Councilor Virgil Proctor {not running 2010}
[ last update 3/2010 ]

Bosque Farms [NM] Public Library [est. 1980]

Bosque Farms Bowl
Bosque Farms [NM] Community Fair [Aug 2006 = #67]
Bosque Farms [NM] Rodeo Assn.
Lone Mountain Contracting, Inc. in Bosque Farms, NM
C & P Statuary factory in Bosque Farms, NM
Alora's Handpainted Tile Murals in Bosque Farms, NM
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 • author page
author-poet Mary Fogarty of Bosque Farms, NM: books • booksite
The Paddock Saddlery [est. 2007] in Bosque Farms, NM
Ray Sego Insulation Co. of Bosque Farms, NM
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
LaMont's Wild West Buffalo in Bosque Farms, NM

Aiman's Mediterranean & American Grill [est. 2009], 595 Bosque Farms Blvd. in Bosque Farms, NM
Benny's Restaurant, 1675 Bosque Farms Blvd. {Highway 47} in Bosque Farms, NM
JL's Country Kitchen [est. 2006] in Bosque Farms, NM {closed ?}
Sopa's Restaurant, 1700 Bosque Farms Blvd. {Highway 47} in Bosque Farms, NM
Southwest Grill Restaurant, 275 Bosque Farms Blvd. {Highway 47} in Bosque Farms, NM
Teriyaki Express, 1540 E Bosque Farms Blvd in Bosque Farms, NM
Wake Up!! Coffee 2 Go in 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 Nancy 'Pug' Burge {re-elected 3/2008}
Town Councilor Christian Garcia {re-elected 3/2008}
Town Councilor Leon Otero {re-elected 3/2010}
Town Councilor Joseph Romero {re-elected 3/2010}
[ last update 3/2010 ]

Motor Car Mall {auto repair} in Peralta, NM
W.S.F. Tack in Peralta, NM - 505/565-2539
El Picoso Restaurant, 3552 Highway 47 in Peralta, NM

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
Don Mario's Grill & Carry 3072 Highway 47 in Tomé, NM
writer Lowell Tollefson of Tomé, NM
Manzerro Plaza & Business Center
Arana Acres B&B Inn [est. 3/2007] in Tomé, NM
Inn of The Phoenix B&B [est. 2008] in Tomé, NM

Camino Real Winery [est. 2008] of Los Lunas & 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 2606 Highway 47 between Tomé & Rio Communities {closed again}

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 [founded 1739]
along NM Highway 314 north of Belén; 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, New Mexicp

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 closed 3/2009, 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
Desert Sky Ranch - equine retirement & boarding

Jarales, New Mexico 87023

Valencia Flour Mill, Ltd. in Jarales, NM
Built in 1914 as the Jarales Trading Post & Rolling Mill; burnt & rebuilt 1933; dormant from 1983;
reopened in 1990 by grandson Jose Cordova; restored & updated in 1999.
article in 17 July 2010 issue of the Valencia County News-Bulletin

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

Richard Fagerlund of Veguita, NM
'Ask The Bugman' website • Richard Fagerlund Page at Amazon

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

	"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
	"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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