New Mexico Pueblos

An overview guide to New Mexico pueblo pottery styles

An overview of the rules and etiquette to be followed by all visitors to the nineteen pueblos.

Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico, visitor guide with links to photos, museums, historic churches and casinos. Also called Sky City.

Ancient pueblos are preserved at Chaco Canyon: Casa Chaquita, Casa Rinconada, Chetro Ketl, Hungo Pavi, Kin Kletso, Penasco Blanco, Pueblo Alto, Pueblo Bonito, Pueblo del Arroyo, Una Vida, and Wijiji.

Cochiti and Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico, is the home of Helen Cordero, who created the first storyteller figurines. The pueblo leases land to the nearby town for campgrounds and lakes.

Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico, offers a casino and golf course. Also called Tuei.

Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. Also called Wala-towa and home to the Peco Pueblo descendants. Maps, tours, recreation, history and visitor information.

If you wonder why the Pueblos are so secretive, there's good reason. Read about their history of religious persecution. From Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association.

Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico. Also called Ka-waikah or Pueblo of the Lake People.

Nambe Pueblo, New Mexico is 18 miles north of Santa Fe. Nearby Nambe Falls Recreation Area offers swimming, fishing and camping.

Picuris Pueblo is also called We-Lai. Highlights include the 200-year-old San Lorenzo Mission, Hidden Valley Restaurant featuring Picuris specialties, the Tribal Museum and Ancestral ruins.

Pojoaque Pueblo, New Mexico, pronounced Po-Joageh, is home to Cities of Gold Casino and the Poeh Museum.

San Felipe Pueblo, New Mexico, includes Casino Hollywood. Also called Koots-cha.

San Ildefonso Pueblo has been inhabited since the 13th century and is famous for its black-on-black pottery. Also called PO-WOH-GE-OWEENGE.

San Juan Pueblo is 25 miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its Tewa name is Ohkay Oweenge. Here you can go fishing (by permit) at San Juan Lakes, visit Aquino's Indian Arts and Crafts or gamble at the Oh-Kay Casino.

Sandia Pueblo, New Mexico, history and casinos. Also called Na-fiat.

Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, history, golf, fine dining, shopping and casinos. Also called Tamaya.

Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico sightseeing and culture, includes the Puye Cliff Dwellings. Also called Kha 'Po.

Santo Domingo is famous for their jewelry and closely guarded and maintained culture.

Taos Pueblo is the largest surviving multistoried Pueblo structure in the United States.

Tesuque Pueblo, is one of the smallest in New Mexico. Includes Camel Rock Casino.

The Zia's Sun Symbol is the official state insignia that appears on the flag.