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PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE CULTURES AND HISTORY OF THE CHIMAYÓ VALLEY
Chimayó is renowned for its flavorful chile, fine weavers and artists, and the healing spirit at the Santuario de Nuestro Señor de Esquipulas, giving it a prominent place among the many magical valleys of Northern New Mexico. Chimayó’s cultural roots reach deep into the historical legacy of Northern New Mexico, and the Chimayó Cultural Preservation Association is dedicated to protecting and preserving this rich history through programs that actively engage visitors and residents alike.
Visit the Chimayó Museum and dive into artifacts, photographs and exhibits that tell the story of this remarkable place.
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Help to preserve Chimayó culture throughour signature programs: Los Tesoros,Los Maestros, and Historical StructuresRestoration.
Follow us to stay engaged with the Chimayó community, learn about our ongoing projects and join us for museum events.
Chimayó Seed: Exploring the wisdom and healing traditions of native Northern New Mexico. Traditional plant-based medicine, also known as curanderismo, made its way into Northern New Mexico through Spanish colonial settlement, where it blended further with Indigenous Pueblo healing traditions. Join us as Erica Vigil-Flores recounts her journey in her healing practice in Chimayó, including earning a nursing degree (RN, BSN) at UNM nursing while developing curanderismo skills and publishing a book, Healing with Dirt.
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The generosity of supporters allows us to fund Chimayó Museum activities, build preservation projects and sponsor the Los Maestros and Los Tesoros programs. Please consider giving today to help us honor and celebrate our cherished culture.
In addition to the contributions of our individual donors, we would like to acknowledge the following business sponsors for their on-going support.
