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UTC-7 |
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UTC-6 |
IANA Time Zone |
America/Denver |
Lakuewa time compared to Beijing time (China) |
15 hours ahead |
La Cueva is a small unincorporated community in the U.S. state of New Mexico, located in the eastern foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Mora County. Known for its Spanish colonial heritage and natural beauty, the area is sparsely populated and retains a strong rural flavor and traditional southwestern culture.
Named La Cueva from the Spanish word for "cave," probably due to the natural cave formations in the surrounding mountains, La Cueva developed as a trading post in the early 19th century, and surviving historic buildings, such as the La Cueva Ranch and the San Antonio Church, reflect the architecture of the Spanish Colonial and Pioneer West eras. Surrounding natural landscapes include the Pecos Wilderness and Carson National Forest for hiking and eco-tourism.
The economy is based on agriculture and tourism, with local production of chili peppers, timber and handicrafts. Annual festivals such as the Spanish Market attract visitors to experience folk culture. Transportation relies on state highway NM-518, about a two-hour drive from Santa Fe, the nearest major city.
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