CHIMAYO CULTURAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION

CHIMAYO, NM

San Jose de Gracia Church San Jose de Gracia Church, also known as Church of Santo Tomas Del Rio de Las Trampas, is an historic church on the plaza of Las Trampas, New Mexico. 

The adobe church was built between 1760 and 1776.

It is one of the least-altered examples of a Spanish Colonial Pueblo mission church.
San Jose de Gracia Church Credit: Stabbur's Master

The Chimayo Cultural Preservation Association is a non-profit organization based in Chimayo, New Mexico, dedicated to preserving the rich cultural heritage of the region. The association was founded in 1999 by a group of local residents who were concerned about the loss of traditional arts and crafts, language, and other aspects of the area's unique cultural identity.

The association's primary mission is to promote the preservation and celebration of Chimayo's rich cultural heritage through education, outreach, and community engagement. To achieve this goal, the association sponsors a wide range of programs and events, including traditional arts and crafts workshops, language classes, cultural festivals, and historical tours.

One of the association's most significant accomplishments is the establishment of the Chimayo Museum, which features exhibits and artifacts related to the area's history, culture, and traditions. The museum also serves as a community gathering place and hosts various cultural events throughout the year.

In addition to its educational and cultural programs, the Chimayo Cultural Preservation Association also works to promote economic development in the region by supporting local artists, craftspeople, and small businesses.

Overall, the Chimayo Cultural Preservation Association plays a vital role in preserving and promoting the unique cultural heritage of this historic region, and its efforts have helped to ensure that future generations will be able to appreciate and celebrate the rich traditions of Chimayo.

CHIMAYO CULTURAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHIMAYO NM. US MID #8403500242

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 38,282 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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CHIMAYO CULTURAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 727
CHIMAYO
NM
87522-0727

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CHIMAYO CULTURAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION Information

MID # 8403500242
Name CHIMAYO CULTURAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 850434228
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 38,282
REVENUE 38,282
LAT/LONG 35.991139, -105.93949
CODES FIPS State Code: 35
FIPS County Code: 049
US Census Tract: 010102
US Census Block: 1043