History and tradition await
you. In Santa Rosa you can experience Historic Route 66, see adobe ruins,
enjoy architecture from the mid 1800s, visit Puerto De Luna (one of
the oldest communities in New Mexico) and much more.
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Puerto
De Luna . . . . Following the lush, green
valley along the Pecos River, 10 miles south on State Road 91, lies
This ancient, historic village displaying classic examples of adobe
archecture. One of the oldest communities in New Mexico.
Route
66 . . . . The "Mother Road" in New
Mexico.
Old
Saint Rose De Lima Chapel . . . . Historic
shrine built in 1879 by Don Celso Baca, the founder of Santa Rosa, in
memory of his mother, Rosa. Remnants of the chapel, along with the original
Baca hacienda are still standing today.
Interesting
Architecture . . . . Some buildings
date back as early as 1865.
Blue
Hole . . . Unique geological phenomenons
in the Southwest "Nature's Jewel" natural artesian spring.
Table
Top Mountain . . . . One of the many
mesas surrounding Santa Rosa.
Trout
Rearing Station . . . . The New Mexico
Trout Rearing Station at Santa Rosa.
Nature
. . . . Photographer's are often rewarded
with shots of various wildlife and beautiful scenery.