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El Rito, New Mexico
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Click here to discover Canyon Ridge in beautiful Chama, New Mexico
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The restored church in El Rito
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El Rito was one of the first Spanish settlements in northern New Mexico. The oldest church in New Mexico is here, restored to its' original splendor back in the 1980's. This is a beautiful little valley on the El Rito, surrounded by Carson National Forest. The National Forest has a Ranger District office in El Rito.
El Rito is also home to the El Rito campus of Northern New Mexico College.
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The Shrine next to the church
In downtown El Rito
The other side of Main Street
There's a lot of history here
Near the entrance to Northern New Mexico College
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Fast Facts about El Rito, New Mexico
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El Rito, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Elevation: 6,875'
Latitude: 36.3500°N
Longitude: 106.1850°W
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Major Occupations:
Ranching
Farming
Forest Products
Educational Services
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Rio Arriba County Tourism & Business Services:
Hotels & Motels - Bed & Breakfasts - Bakeries, Deli's, & Coffee - Restaurants
Cabins & Cottages - Campgrounds & RV Parks - Outdoor Sports - Automotive Services
Real Estate Services - Financial Services - Legal Services - Medical Services
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Rio Arriba County Related Pages:
Abiquiu - Los Ojos - Ojo Caliente - Tierra Amarilla
Chama - Truchas - Ohkay Owingeh - Rio Arriba County
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Other Rio Arriba County Related Pages:
Carson National Forest - Abiquiu Lake - Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - Northern New Mexico College
San Juan Mountains - Tusas Mountains - Brazos Cliffs - The High Road to Taos
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