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Zia Pueblo

Zia Pueblo is the birthplace of the ancient Zia sun symbol, which features stylized rays radiating in each of the traditional four directions from a central sun and now is emblazoned on the New Mexico state flag.

The Keres-speaking pueblo is home to about 650 members and is situated near the Jémez River. Behind the pueblo lie the Nacimiento Mountains and the Pajarito and Jémez plateaus, which are accessible via Indian Routes 78 and 79 with tribal permission.

Potters from Zia Pueblo are known for geometric designs, including the Zia, which they use on pottery, as well as plant and animal motifs that they depict against white backgrounds. The pueblo women are skilled at making thin-walled pottery usually decorated with bird symbols. Pueblo artwork is available at the Zia Cultural Center, which also sells paintings, sculpture, weavings and more.

The pueblo also offers bass, catfish and trout fishing at the nearby Zia Lake with a permit.

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August 15 - Our Lady of the Assumption Feast Day

Zia Pueblo
135 Capital Square Dr.
Zia Pueblo, NM 87053-6013
Telephone: (505) 867-3304
Fax: (505) 867-3308
www.zia.com/home/zia_info.html

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