About Picuris

Picuris Pueblo, once the largest pueblo, today is one of the smallest Tiwa pueblos. It was named Pikuria - those who paint - by Spanish colonizer Juan de Oñate.  Like Taos, it was influenced by Plains Indian culture, particularly the Apaches. Picuris tribal members number just over 330.

It took about eight years for tribal members to restore by hand the two hundred year old adobe church, San Lorenzo de Picurís, located in the center of the Pueblo. Self-guided tours to excavated structures are available. Camera permits are available. The pueblo's San Lorenzo Feast Day on Aug. 10 includes Indian dances, pole climbing and a morning footrace. The High Country Tri-Cultural Arts & Crafts Fair is usually held on Father's Day Weekend, but call to verify, (505) 587-2519. The fair features pottery, painting, beadwork, jewelry, weavings and more. Outdoor enthusiasts can find some recreation by spending the day trout fishing at the Pu-na Pond; call the Picurís Pueblo Fish & Game and Parks & Wildlife, (505) 587-1601. The Picurís Museum displays and sells beadwork, weaving and pottery crafted by local artists.

We invite you to learn more about our Culture and our History.