JUANITA

NAME: Juanita COUNTY: Archuleta ROADS: 2WD GRID: 1 CLIMATE: Cold winter, snow, mild summer BEST TIME TO VISIT: Summer

COMMENTS: May be accessed via CR 551 Lat/Long N37 1.634', W107 9.036'. Road may be muddy and require 4WD when wet. REMAINS: Railroad water tower, RR siding, RR hopper car.

Juanita had a Catholic Mission which still stands today (abandoned) along with one or more other buildings. The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, San Juan Branch also passed through this town. The D&RG RR operated this branch during the years 1880-1967. It was the connection between Chama, NM and Durango, NM. Submitted by: Douglas Matthes

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