Pojoaque Pueblo

Pojoaque Pueblo (P’o-suwae-geh - Water Drinking Place)

Located along the Rio Grande corridor between Santa Fe and Española, Pojoaque Pueblo is one of New Mexico’s Eight Northern Pueblos and home to a vibrant Tewa community. The pueblo is best known for the Poeh Cultural Center, which showcases Tewa art, history, and traditions, as well as Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino and Cities of Gold Casino. While modern visitor attractions have made Pojoaque a popular destination, the pueblo remains deeply connected to its cultural heritage and traditional religious practices.

Feast Days & Public Ceremonies

Some events may be open to visitors, while others are private, restricted to community members, or closed without notice. Access, schedules, and photography rules can change, so visitors should confirm directly with the Pueblo before attending.

• Easter Weekend — Basket & Corn Dances
• Easter Sunday — Various Dances
• June 28 — People’s Day (Summer Feast Day) featuring the Comanche Dance and other traditional dances
• December 11 — Vespers, Procession, and Dances beginning at 6 PM
• December 12 — Annual Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe with Mass at 10 AM followed by traditional dances
• December 24–28 — Christmas Dances (times and locations vary)

Visiting Respectfully

New Mexico’s pueblos are living communities, not museums. They are sovereign tribal nations with their own governments, laws, and traditions. When visiting, remember that you are a guest on tribal land.

• Obey all posted signs and respect areas marked as private or off-limits.
• Do not photograph people, homes, religious activities, or ceremonies without permission.
• During dances and ceremonies, remain quiet and avoid crossing ceremonial areas.
• Do not remove pottery shards, artifacts, plants, or other objects from pueblo lands (you will be cursed).
• Observe all posted speed limits and traffic laws. Going 5 mph over can get you a ticket.