Historical Marker
Casa Colorada
A Spanish settlement with houses built of red adobe was established in this vicinity in the 1740s, but abandoned shortly thereafter. Residents from the nearby Town of Manzano moved to the area and in 1823 petitioned for a grant covering the lands they were occupying. Casa Colorada developed into a bustling Camino Real trade center.
New Mexico is home to many important Native American sites and cultures, including the Taos Pueblo, Acoma Pueblo, and Navajo Nation. These tribes have lived in the region for thousands of years and have preserved their traditions and customs despite centuries of colonization and oppression.