Cochiti Pueblo is the northernmost Keresan Pueblo in New Mexico, USA
The Pueblo of Cochiti is a federally recognized band of Native Americans; and it is the name of the Pueblo that is their community in Cochiti, New Mexico, USA.
Cochiti comes from Katyete or Ko-chits which means "the People." The people of the Pueblo of Cochiti are Keres speakers. They have a church established in1628. Their Feast Day is July 14th. Kiva ceremonial chambers recall the pueblo’s history back to the 14th century.
Cochiti Pueblo lies north of Santo Domingo, and is known for its fine artists. Cochiti Pueblo is home of Helen Cordero who designed the first Storyteller dolls. Cochiti Pueblo indians are famous for their ceremonial drums and storyteller pottery.
Cochiti Dam, one of the largest earth and concrete dams in the country, and the lake it created, Cochiti Lake are popular attractions. Windsurfers, sailors, and fisherman love its seven mile long, 85 feet deep, and 21 mile shoreline. A warm water lake, it has rainbow trout, Northern Pike, bass, crappie, and other species. The Pueblo operates a residential development, a championship golf course, a marina, and a retail center on site.
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