About

Association
The Pueblo of Tortugas is nestled in the scenic Mesilla Valley, New Mexico alongside Interstate 10 west of New Mexico State University. Tortugas has continually carried out its Native American customs and traditions in Tortugas Pueblo and Tortugas Mountain. Our lands in Tortugas were patented on February 8, 1907, to the Dona Ana Bend Colony; deeded by the Board of Trustees of the Dona Ana Bend Colony Community Grant to the Commissioners of the Pueblo of Guadalupe, and they, in turn, deeded the lands to the Corporation on September 14, 1914. A non-profit Corporation was created to handle the business affairs of the tribe. Articles of Incorporation were filed in New Mexico on May 14, 1914, and re-incorporation occurred on August 24, 1963.

Location

Tortugas Pueblo
3620 Casa De Pueblo Street, Las Cruces, NM
88001, United States

Frequently Asked Questions About Tortugas Pueblo

What is the Pueblo of Tortugas and where is it located?

The Pueblo of Tortugas is a Native American community in the scenic Mesilla Valley of New Mexico, located at 3620 Casa De Pueblo Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001, alongside Interstate 10 west of New Mexico State University.

When was the Pueblo of Tortugas officially established?

The Pueblo of Tortugas was established as a corporation handling tribal business affairs on May 14, 1914.