- MORA VALLEY, NM — Take a scenic drive between Santa Fe and Taos this Labor Day Weekend and experience one of Northern New Mexico’s latest most heartfelt traditions: the 3rd Annual Valley of the Mills Tour, a two-day celebration of history, heritage, and hometown hospitality.
-This Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, the Valley of the Mills Tour invites visitors to explore the “Breadbasket of the Southwest,” where time slows and stories linger in the mountain air. Explore three historic grain mills—Houser Raspberry Ranch (La Cueva Mill), Saint Vrain Mill, and the Cleveland Roller Mill.
- The Cleveland Roller Mill will be in full operation this weekend only.
- These mills once turned harvests into lifeblood. From the Mora Valley, flour journeyed to distant ports as far as California and fortified Fort Union during the Civil War, shaping the cultural and agricultural legacy of the Southwest. From heritage conservation to sustainable farming, each site offers a rare glimpse into the past while showcasing how rural New Mexico continues to thrive today.
- Step into New Mexico’s living history where old mills tell tales of harvest and heart under open skies. For all ages.
- The Las Vegas No. 11 Trolley will make hourly round trips to all three mills, beginning at La Cueva Mill at 10:00 a.m. each day. The FREE RIDES to the public.