11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Peak Place
Closest of all is Augustine Abeyta, from Tesuque Pueblo, 2 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Peak Place. The best known of them is Adrian Grenier, with articles in 34 languages. The longest list of any town in New Mexico belongs to Albuquerque, with 51.
What stands out about Peak Place’s famous people
Famous people born near Peak Place
Nobody born in Peak Place is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Adrian Grenier
born 1976American actor, director, producer, musician



Maria Martinez
1887–1980Native American potter 1887-1980


Julian Martinez
1879–1943San Ildefonso painter and potter from New Mexico
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Peak Place and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (5)
- Lori Nelson: Max Factor, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ben Ray Luján: Office of Congressman Ben Ray Lujan, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Maria Martinez: Wesley Bradfield, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Manuel Lujan: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Julian Martinez: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons