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Las Trampas Historic District

Las Trampas, New Mexico
County of Taos.
On New Mexico 76
National Register Number: 67000007
 Resource type: District.
Property type: Historic District: Historical. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Certified Local Government: NO
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Current use/information: Residential area..

Statement of Significance (as of designation - May 28, 1967):
First settled in 1751 by 12 Spanish families from Santa Fe, Las Trampas flourished despite Commanche and Apache raids. The village, a Spanish-American agricultural community, preserves significant elements of its 18th-century heritage in appearance and culture.

Condition:
There are no threats to the landmark.

There are no changes since last NHL condition report in 2006.


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