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The El Valle CommunityEl Valle stretches from the villages of San Juan and San Jose in the north to Villanueva and El Cerrito at the southern end, and includes many small communities along this corridor. The Pecos River runs through this 12.5 mile stretch of fertile valley, and supplies water to the farms and fields through a system of acequias that have existed for over 200 years.
In addition to a rich tradition of agriculture, the valley is notable for its strong cultural traditions that are tied to family, land, and faith. These traditions are reflected in the continuity of generations living in the valley, many of whom have been in the area for centuries. They are also exhibited in the yearly planting and harvesting of traditional crops, such as alfalfa, corn, squash, and chili, and the many beautiful missions and churches that continue to serve as centers for community, family, and service. |
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The San Miguel del Vado Land GrantAccording to the office of the New Mexico state historian, "The San Miguel del Bado grant was the first major community land grant to expand the periphery of Spanish settlement on the eastern frontier of New Mexico around Pecos Pueblo." Many of the current residents in El Valle are descendants of the original families to which the San Miguel del Vado was granted.
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