Santa Clara Pueblo

English Pronunciation: "San-ta Cla-ra"

Traditional Name: Kha'p'oo Owinge

(Valley of the Wild Roses)

I-25 north to Santa Fe, 84/285 north of Santa Fe 24 miles, junction with NM 201 in Española, 1 mile southwest on NM 30. There is a sign on the highway.

505-753-7330

Santa Clara Pueblo offers visitors a number of highly diverse attractions, from tours of the pre-historic cliff dwellings of Puye to sightseeing, fishing and camping in the nearby canyon. Because Santa Clara Pueblo has such a large land base, with a wide variety of geographic features , it was possible to make good use of the natural resources for recreational purposes. There are few places in New Mexico that con compare with the majestic beauty of the landscape of the homelands of the Santa Clara people. The splendor of the scenery are justly famous in the Southwest. The Santa Clara Pueblo has emerged with a strong tribal government and a prosperous economy.

Thanks to cultural pride and a strong sense of identity, the Santa Clara people have retained many of their ancient traditions while integrating with the best of what the majority culture has to offer. The Pueblo has a high regard for education, both the tribal heritage and modern education. Santa Clara Pueblo people find employment on the reservation as well as in nearby cities.

Some dances and community festivals are open to the public. In June, St. Anthony’s Feast Day features Comanche Dances. In August, Harvest Dances and Corn Dances are performed in honor of the patron saint, St. Clare.

The language of the Santa Clara is Tewa.

(http://www.indianpueblo.org/19pueblos/santaclara.html)