About Abiquiu
Abiquiu (AH-bi-kyoo). . . the name for many conjures images of magical diverse landscapes, crimson and buff rock strata, artists, cowboys, cottonwoods, and a rich history. Ancient Pueblo peoples recognized the value of defensible plateaus overlooking the Rio Chama Valley. Spanish explorers attempted to settle and convert the native peoples, Eastern settlers traveled though on the Santa Fe Trail. However among the earliest recorded residents of the area were the giant dinosaurs circa: 210 million years ago. Today the area attracts residents from around the world who are drawn the rural lifestyle only an hour from the sophistication and services of the mid-sized state capital, Santa Fe.