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El Rito, New Mexico |
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![]() The restored church in El Rito |
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. El Rito is also home to the El Rito campus of Northern New Mexico College. |
![]() 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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