The Taos Pueblo has been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years, the oldest such community in the United States. The multi-storied adobe complex was built between 1000 and 1450 AD. The pueblo is a World Heritage Site.
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New Mexico–El Santuario de Chimayo
El Santuario is a Roman Catholic church in Chimayo, New Mexico. The shrine is famous as a pilgrimage site. It receives nearly 300,000 visitors a year. 30,000 people make pilgrimages during Holy Week. Some are fulfilling a vow or seeking a blessing or healing. Walking is the traditional form of pilgrimage; some walk from as far as Albuquerque, 90 miles.
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New Mexico–Chile Ristra 2
Once chiles turn red on the plant they need to be dried to be eaten. The red chiles were traditionally laid out to sun dry, but contamination by birds and other pests led people to begin tying them together into strings and hanging them on a wall. The red ristras are an iconic sight in New Mexico and are said to be a symbol of “welcome.”
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New Mexico–Chile Ristra
New Mexican cuisine is defined by chiles. Green chiles are picked unripe. Red chiles are the ripe form. They are usually dried and can be ground into powder or flakes. The red chiles are often arranged into string bound bundles, ristras, and are often seen hanging on porches, businesses and homes throughout New Mexico.