Llaves, New Mexico

Llaves is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. It is roughly north-northwest of Regina.

Description

The community is located along New Mexico State Road 112, which connects Regina with Tierra Amarilla, via the El Vado Dam.
Several archaeological sites that are listed on the National Register of Historical Places are located in or near Llaves, including the Archeological Site No. AR-03-10-02-357, Castles of the Chama (AR-03-10-01-216), Nogales Cliff House (AR-03-10-02-124), and Rattlesnake Ridge Site. However, due to the sensitive nature of these sites, their exact location is "" by the National Park Service. The Castles of the Chama and the Nogales Cliff House are also listed on New Mexico's State Register of Cultural Properties.