Taos Pueblo
- Sheryl Linn
- Jul 22, 2023
- 2 min read
Taos Pueblo is more than I could have imagined. The history, culture, daily tasks, and families living here are truly inspiring. I highly recommend visiting.
Taos Pueblo
Taos Pueblo is approximately 73 miles north of Santa Fe. It is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. The multi-storied adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years.
Taos Pueblo, like many ancient dwellings, is actually many individual homes built side by side and in layers with common walls but no connecting doorways. In earlier days, there were no doors or windows, and entry was gained only from the top with ladders extending down into the living quarters. Taos Pueblo is made entirely of adobe earth mixed with water and straw, then either poured into forms or made into sun-dried bricks.
For more information about Taos Pueblo and its history, visit Pueblo (taospueblo.org)
Below are a few additional pictures I took while visiting the pueblo grounds:
St. Jerome Chapel and Cemetery
The St. Jerome Chapel is located on the Taos Pueblo property. It currently holds mass on Sundays. The original church is shown below in the cemetery.
The Aspen Song Kids
I met Tarynce Hise of The Aspen Song Kids while visiting Taos Pueblo. He is a delightful young man. He currently co-authored the book 'Sacred Spiral'. A book of songs and poems of the culture he knows so well. He and his family's mission is to preserve their culture, heritage, tradition, and their language. They do this through their art. Below is an article about The Aspen Song Kids and their mission.
Taos Plaza
We had an inspiring day learning and exploring at Taos Pueblo. We ended our day at the Taos Plaza, about three miles from the pueblo. We had a delicious lunch at the Bent Street Cafe & Deli and walked it off through town.
Summing up our day!
