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National Register of Historic Places

La Luz del Oeste

A district of 92 historic buildingsOn the Register since 2023
Listed 2023Albuquerque

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

La Luz del Oeste, at Loop One NW, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 27, 2023. The Register lists it for its architecture and town planning, at the state level. The district takes in 92 historic buildings. The listing covers 70 acres.

What it isHistoric place in New Mexico, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

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Finding La Luz del Oeste

Loop One NW, Albuquerque

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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4 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about La Luz del Oeste

Is La Luz del Oeste on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 27, 2023 (Register number 100009493).

Is La Luz del Oeste a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ernie Pyle House, 6.6 miles away.

Can you visit La Luz del Oeste?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.