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The Village of Tijeras is a very old community, rich in
culture. Excavation of the San Antonio and Tijeras Pueblos
yielded evidence that human land use in the area dates back
to the 1200s. Populations shifted throughout the centuries
as Hispanic and Indian peoples managed the threat of the
aggressive nomadic raiders such as the Faraoan Apache and
the Comanche. In 1819, Albuquerque families settled in the
area, and by the mid 1930s, Tijeras was one of the primary
population centers on the east side of the Sandia
Mountains. Tijeras is nestled at the base of the mountains.
It is located only a few miles east of Albuquerque, off
Interstate 40. The village is small, just over 500 residents,
but offers a wonderful alternative life-style to that of
neighboring Albuquerque.
Incorporation in 1973 brought many important
improvements to the Village. A five member Planning and
Zoning Commission was created to manage land use and
development. Other services to the community include a
Motor Vehicle Division (known by some Albuquerque
residents as the friendliest and “worth the extra few miles”
MVD around), an all volunteer Fire Department equipped
with a station, a full size fire truck, a mini-pumper, and an
emergency medical fire truck. We also provide snow
removal from the Village roads in wintertime. Our Village
Hall, located on Camino Municipal, adjacent to the Tijeras
Creek, was refurbished in 2007 and is as efficient as it is
attractive. Other facilities in our Village Center on Route 66
include the historic Holy Child Parish Church and a Visitors
Center. More recently, the Village has received Federal and
State Appropriations to construct a park and veterans
memorial adjacent to the church. It will also feature a
playground for children and picnic areas.
The Village is governed by its Mayor, the Honorable Gloria J.
Chavez, and a five member Council. It is staffed by the
Clerk/Treasurer, a Deputy Clerk, a Secretary, a Bookkeeper,
a Maintenance and Water Superintendant, two Motor
Vehicle Associates and two custodians.
The Village motto is reflective and forward thinking:
“With Pride in our Past, and Faith
in Our Future”
culture. Excavation of the San Antonio and Tijeras Pueblos
yielded evidence that human land use in the area dates back
to the 1200s. Populations shifted throughout the centuries
as Hispanic and Indian peoples managed the threat of the
aggressive nomadic raiders such as the Faraoan Apache and
the Comanche. In 1819, Albuquerque families settled in the
area, and by the mid 1930s, Tijeras was one of the primary
population centers on the east side of the Sandia
Mountains. Tijeras is nestled at the base of the mountains.
It is located only a few miles east of Albuquerque, off
Interstate 40. The village is small, just over 500 residents,
but offers a wonderful alternative life-style to that of
neighboring Albuquerque.
Incorporation in 1973 brought many important
improvements to the Village. A five member Planning and
Zoning Commission was created to manage land use and
development. Other services to the community include a
Motor Vehicle Division (known by some Albuquerque
residents as the friendliest and “worth the extra few miles”
MVD around), an all volunteer Fire Department equipped
with a station, a full size fire truck, a mini-pumper, and an
emergency medical fire truck. We also provide snow
removal from the Village roads in wintertime. Our Village
Hall, located on Camino Municipal, adjacent to the Tijeras
Creek, was refurbished in 2007 and is as efficient as it is
attractive. Other facilities in our Village Center on Route 66
include the historic Holy Child Parish Church and a Visitors
Center. More recently, the Village has received Federal and
State Appropriations to construct a park and veterans
memorial adjacent to the church. It will also feature a
playground for children and picnic areas.
The Village is governed by its Mayor, the Honorable Gloria J.
Chavez, and a five member Council. It is staffed by the
Clerk/Treasurer, a Deputy Clerk, a Secretary, a Bookkeeper,
a Maintenance and Water Superintendant, two Motor
Vehicle Associates and two custodians.
The Village motto is reflective and forward thinking:
“With Pride in our Past, and Faith
in Our Future”
| Village of Tijeras |
Services
Other Links
| The Village Hall 12 Camino Municipal Tijeras, NM 87059 (505) 281-1220 1-40 Exit 175 Tijeras/Cedar Crest Fire Department (505) 281-3511 Motor Vehicle (505) 281-2250 |
