San Antonio de Padua Church

San Antonio de Padua Church is a cross-shaped building with adobe brick walls located near Pecos in northern New Mexico. The structure sits along State Road 63 and includes a cemetery on its grounds within this historic region.

The church was built between 1903 and 1906, a time when adobe brick remained the primary building material in northern New Mexico. Its historical value was officially recognized when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

The building reflects Spanish Colonial building traditions that settlers brought to this region, visible in how it was constructed and designed. Visitors come to understand this heritage and see the handcrafted adobe construction methods used by early builders.

The site is reachable on foot from the parking area and offers straightforward access to the building and cemetery grounds. It is helpful to wear flat shoes as the ground can be uneven and the sun in New Mexico is strong.

The building has retained its original architectural elements, making it a rare example of unaltered adobe construction from this period. Its materials and building techniques demonstrate how craftspeople built in this region over a century ago.

Location: New Mexico

GPS coordinates: 35.58306,-105.67528

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02