Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico

Santo Domingo Pueblo

Central region of New MexicoSanto Domingo Pueblo is located near the ancient Cerrillos turquoise mines and its people have an entrenched history of making fine jewelry and heishi out of the colorful stones. The Santo Domingo people historically are great traders of their crafts, very much like their Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon ancestors.

This Keresan pueblo hosts an internationally known ceremonial dance on August 4, honoring the pueblo’s patron saint, St. Dominic. Turquoise jewelry from Santo Domingo PuebloWhile visitors are welcome to the pueblo, the Santo Domingo people are adamant about preserving their traditional way of life.

A cultural center and small museum provide opportunities for visitors to learn more about the pueblo, which is home to more than 3,100 people. While there is no admission fee, donations are appreciated.

Many roadside stands with jewelry, pottery and silverwork for sale can be found during a visit to this pueblo. Look for these special items and others during the Santo Domingo Arts and Crafts Market held each Labor Day weekend with more than 350 Santo Domingo and other Native artists. Enjoy traditional dances and sample great food which are all part of the festivities. The pueblo also has a small museum and a gas station off of the Santo Domingo exit on I-25 between Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

Calendar of Events

January 1 - New Year’s Day—Corn Dance
January 6 - Reyes Feast Day (Open to the public).
March 16 - Raymond and Ramona Feast Day. (No dances. Open to the public.)
March 23 - 26 - Easter Festivals—Corn Dances.
June 13 - St. Anthony’s Feast Day (No dances. Open to the public.)
June 24 - St. John’s Feast Day (Open to the public.)
June 29 - St. Pedro’s Feast Day (Open to the public.)
July 14 - St. Bonaventure’s Day (No dances. Open to the public.)
July 26 - Santana Feast Day (No dances. Open to the public.)
August 3 - 5 - Carnival and Country Western Dancing in evening
August. 4 - St. Dominic Annual Feast Day—Corn dances, carnival and vending
August 10 - St. Lorenzo’s Feast Day (No dances. Open to the public.)
September - Labor Day Weekend—Santo Domingo Annual Arts & Crafts Market. 
December 24 - Christmas Eve Mass at midnight. Preceded by traditional dancing
December 25 - Christmas dances
December 26-28 - Christmas Celebration—Corn dances.

DIRECTIONS:
The pueblo is located 25 miles south of Santa Fe, off I-25 at the Santo Domingo exit.

 

Santo Domingo Pueblo
P.O. Box 99
Santo Domingo, NM 87052
Telephone: (505) 465-2214