Pojoaque, New Mexico

Pojoaque (/pəˈwɑːkiː/; Tewa: Pʼohsųwæ̨geh Ówîngeh/P'osuwaege Owingeh [p’òhsũ̀wæ̃̀gè ʔówîŋgè]), Po’su wae geh, which translates to “water gathering place”,[4] is a unincorporated community in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States.

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Pojoaque as a census-designated place (CDP).

The area of Pojoaque includes the neighborhoods of Cuyamungue, Jacona, Jaconita, Nambé and El Rancho.

In the early 17th century, the first Spanish mission, San Francisco de Pojoaque was founded.

During the revolt of 1837, New Mexico native Manuel Armijo defeated the rebels at Puertocito Pojoaque, east of Santa Cruz de la Cañada.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2), all land.

Pojoaque Creek runs from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains from Nambé Lake westward.

Pojoaque Pueblo opened the Poeh Museum in 1987, and the Cities of Gold Casino in the mid-1990s.

Pojoaque Creek where it approaches US highways 84/285 at Pojoaque Pueblo
Tesuque Creek, a tributary of the Rio Tesuque, between Tesuque Pueblo and Tesuque, New Mexico, at US highways 84/285
Location of Pojoaque Pueblo and neighboring pueblos in New Mexico
Map of New Mexico highlighting Santa Fe County