Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico
Ohkay Owingeh is a community of 1,194 people in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, founded in 1540.
Why visit Ohkay Owingeh
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Ohkay Owingeh, Rio Grande Bridge at San Juan Pueblo, Pueblo of San Juan Historical Marker and San Gabriel on the Camino Real Historical Marker.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 15°F.
Weather in Ohkay Owingeh
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About Ohkay Owingeh
Ohkay Owingeh (Tewa: Ohkay Ówîngeh, pronounced [ʔòhkèː ʔówîŋɡè]), known by its Spanish name as San Juan de los Caballeros, or informally as San Juan Pueblo, a name with official status from 1598 to 2005, is a Tewa pueblo in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP). Ohkay Owingeh is also the federally recognized tribe of Pueblo people inhabiting the town.
From the Wikipedia article Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Ohkay Owingeh
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States
Rio Grande Bridge at San Juan Pueblo
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Bridge in New Mexico, United States
San Gabriel de Yungue-Ouinge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Spanish capital of Santa Fe de Nuevo México territory (1598-1610)
Chimayo Trading Post and E.D. Trujillo House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
equestrian statue of Juan de Oñate
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Statue by Reynaldo Rivera formerly in Alcalde, New Mexico, U.S.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
OO Health and Education Faciliy
Park · 0.6 mi
831 Roadrunner Drive, Ohkay Owingeh
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay1
History
The pueblo was founded around 1200 AD during the Pueblo III Era. By tradition, the Tewa people moved here from the north, perhaps from the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado, part of a great migration extending into the Pueblo IV Era.
From the History section of Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
La Iglesia de Santa Cruz and Site of the Plaza of Santa Cruz de la Canada
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
San Juan Pueblo-Ohkay Owingeh-San Juan Bautista
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
185 Po Pay Avenue, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries17
La Tierra Montessori School of The Arts And Sciences
School · 0.7 mi
659 Roadrunner Rd, Ohkay Owingeh
Ohkay Owingeh Community School
School · 1.4 mi
307 Community School Rd., Ohkay Owingeh
Map of Ohkay Owingeh
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 15°F | 0.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 20°F | 0.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 25°F | 0.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 32°F | 0.7 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 76°F | 40°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 48°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 55°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 54°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 45°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 32°F | 1.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 22°F | 0.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 15°F | 0.7 in | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Alcalde (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rio Arriba County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-26: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-06-20: South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, And Flooding (Fire)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-10-06: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-10-29: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ohkay Owingeh Airport (ESO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Española 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- La Villita 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Cuartelez 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Los Luceros 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Chimayo 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- El Valle de Arroyo Seco 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- La Mesilla 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- El Rancho 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Nambe 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Dixon 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- San Juan Bautista Church at Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, Davidhc9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RioGrandeBridgeSanJuanPueblo, UltraSparky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chimayo Trading Post South Facade, Archinia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Equestrian statue of Juan de Oñate, A d v a n c e d S o u r c e P r o d u c t i o n s Advanced Source Productions, CC BY 2.0
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