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Mora Valley, NM | August 30 & 31, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Free General Admission unless noted below.
Take a scenic drive between Santa Fe and Taos 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.
A Weekend to Remember: Tours, Culture, Food & Family Fun. Celebrate the True Spirit of New Mexico at the 3rd Annual Valley of the Mills Tour this Labor Day Weekend. Whether you’re tracing your ancestry, introducing your kids to New Mexico’s roots, or just craving an escape into nature, visitors of all ages can enjoy guided tours, local food and art vendors, activities for all ages.
Tours 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. 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.
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.
Cleveland Roller Mill Museum Tours
We are charging for tours inside the Cleveland Roller Mill. Parking is free.
The mill will be in full operation this weekend only.
Guided tour prices and times:
Adults: $10.00 18 and over
Teens $7.00 13 - 17
Children: free accompanied by an adult.
Mill tours by Donna Howell
10:30 - 11:30am
12:00 - 1:00pm
1:30 - 2:30pm
3:00 - 4:00pm
Questions:
Dan Cassidy Cleveland Roller Mill 575-387-2645 dancas@nnmt.net
Phil Houser Houser Raspberry Ranch and La Cueva Mill 575-387-6964 phil@houser-rr.com
Merl Witt St Vrain Mill 575-795-2233 greyspirit@nnmt.net
Details: Click on the 3 MILLS DETAILS to read more on the other two Mills.
Museum and Grounds Rental
The Cleveland Roller Mill Museum granary room and grounds can be rented for workshops, lectures, concerts, weddings, graduations, family reunions, arts and crafts shows, special events, and more.
The Granary Room
There is a 30 ft. by 60 ft. room in the Mill, called the granary. This is where the wheat was stored when the Roller Mill was in full operation. This indoor space can now be used for small gatherings and events.
The Mill Grounds
We rent the exterior grounds itself without any amenities. The Mill sits on an acre of land. Everything like outhouses, food, tents and furniture has to be rented or brought in. A maximum capacity of 300 people for the outdoor site.
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The Mill Benefit Dance
The Mill Dance 2026
Set your schedules to attend the 2026 Cleveland Mill Benefit Dance.
Saturday, August ?, 7pm. Admissions $20, band ? (Details when available.)
Potluck
Before the Dance starts there is a Potluck. For those traveling from out of town the lawn can be used to set up a tent. Those who stay overnight there is a shared communal breakfast in the morning.
The Band
The band sets up inside in the Mills
granary room where the dance takes place.
Outside Dance Floor
The outside dance floor gives people
the opportunity to spread out and enjoy the cool temperatures.
Explore
During the dance, dancers have the opportunity to explore the Cleveland Roller Mill machinery and read about the interesting history.
Parking
There is free parking for those who
attend our events.
Mill Benefit Dance Pictures
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Weddings
Celebrate Your Special Day
Celebrate your special day inside the Mill
or outside on the beautiful scenic grounds.
Congratulations and welcome to
your forever, ever after.