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San Felipe Pueblo
San Felipe Pueblo is the most conservative of the Keresan villages and is extremely protective of its traditions. The pueblo, founded in 1706, is well-known for its beautiful dancing, particu- larly for the Feast of St. Philip on May 1, when hundreds of men, women and children participate in traditional corn dances. It is said by the end of the day that the plaza is worn down into a bowl from a day of dancing.

Keresan is the pueblo's native language and the population today totals about 3,185 (Census 2000). There are no services in the village except during ceremonials, when food and crafts booths spring up near San Felipe Church at the foot of Black Mesa.

The pueblo has relatively few shops and amenities, but visitors can enjoy traditional foods, dancing, jewelry and other traditional crafts during the pueblo's annual arts and crafts show held in October. A modern-day attraction is the tribal-owned Casino Hollywood, (505) 867-6700, quite visible from I-25 on any given day or night. The tribe also operates a gas station, restaurant and gift shop across from the casino. www.sanfelipecasino.com

Perhaps the most visible addition to the pueblo's complex of business enterprises is the new Hollywood Hills Speedway, which the tribe touts as New Mexico's Premier Outdoor Entertainment Venue. The facility presents auto and motorcycle racing, concerts, monster truck shows, rodeos and more; (505) 867-6700.


505-867-3381
San Felipe Pueblo
P.O. Box 4339
San Felipe Pueblo, NM 87001
Events At San Felipe Pueblo
Feast of St. Philip
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Please observe the pueblo's "no photo, sketching, camcorders or audio recording" signs. For more information, visit the community center or the governor's office.


Directions:
The pueblo is located 10 miles north of Bernalillo off I-25.



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