Erected in 1932 by Father Libertine, the cross in Tijeras Canyon (seen upper right) was intended to encourage travelers to stop and meditate. Prior to construction of Interstate 40 a religious procession to the cross from one of two churches in Carnuel was held during a fiesta every year on May 3rd.

Photo by Cindy Carson.
Information from the East Mountain Area Plan, Bernalillo County, 2006.