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Nuestra Senora del Sagrado Rosario Church

 
Outside view of Our Lady of the Rosary church.
Main altar view.
View from main entrance.
Our Lady of Sorrows painting from side retablo completed by the "Truchas Master" in 1821.
 

The community of Truchas was established from a Spanish land grant in 1754. Nuestra Senora del Sagrado Rosario (Our Lady of the Rosary) was built in around 1805. The church is built of adobe brick and is an excellent example of the Spanish colonial style of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It features some of the oldest santero artwork in New Mexico. In particular, it features the artwork of the santero known as the "Truchas Master". This santero is so named  because two of the three known retablos (altar screens) created by him are found in this church.

Hours Open: Varies. Contact (505) 351-9961

Time Period Represented: Early 1800's

Seasons Open: Varies. Contact (505) 351-9961

Visitor Fees: None

 ADA Accessibility Notes

Accessibility may be difficult for some. Please contact (505) 351-9961 for specific questions.

For More Information, Contact:

Richard Rieckenberg

footloosefoto@yahoo.com
www.holypilgrim.org
P.O. Box 235, Chimayo, NM 87522
(505) 351-9961
 

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Latitude: 36.043165400
Longitude: -105.809980600
Elevation: 8071 FT (2460 M)
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