SAN JOSE DE GRACIA, LAS TRAMPAS & PICURIS PUEBLO

We first visit one of the most beautiful and historically significant churches in New Mexico, San José de Gracia in Las Trampas. In 2024 NUEVO MEXICO PROFUNDO—in collaboration with the parish, mayordomos, santeros, donors, and contractors—completed a comprehensive restoration of this church, including conservation of the historic santero art inside. Our visit is hosted by mayordomo Emilio Martinez.

We then continue north on the High Road to Picurís Pueblo, where we visit the exceptionally charming San Lorenzo church and afterward see several historic buildings and kivas in the old pueblo. We are guided by First Fiscal Mike Simbolo and Second Fiscal Donivan Aguilar. Our visit concludes with a walk-through of the museum-in-progress—still under construction—with Picurís Pueblo Museum Director & Archivist John Galuska, who explains the plans for an eventual opening.