cleveland roller mill museum

This part of northern New Mexico once grew huge amounts of wheat to feed Fort Union and supply the Santa Fe Trail. Mills sprung up throughout the mountains to make flour. This large roller mill with a water wheel on the Mora River has been restored to working order, and they run it during the annual festival on the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Fascinating story, and a great photo op. Plus music, food, and a crafts fair.

I have been to this mill on a couple of occasions. I am not sure if it is open full time but I know that once a year in the fall the mill is open and is running. They sell flour in their little store, and outside they have a festival with live music, foods and craft booths. Plan your trip for this fall event.

This site is open only on weekends and limited times. But, if you can make the Roller Mill Fest, then you will find a farmers'-artists'-locals' market of at least three ethnic groups and and dancers.The mill is fascinating to see when it is open and running. Friendly folks.

I just returned from the Labor Day Millfest in Cleveland, NM and what a great event and weekend. I have been several times to this event and it is a great day for families and the like. They have local vendors, food, musicians and museum tours. The kids loved the tour and the old mill wheel. Great place to visit and only costs $3. Well worth the trip and stop by Victory Ranch to see Alpacas and the Raspberry Farm in La Cueva for raspberry ice cream.

Our hiking club is from Trinidad, CO and we decided to go visit the Cleveland Roller Mill last fall. It was fabulous. If you have never been, it's worth seening. Our hostess was excellent. She know everything about the mill and gave a fabulous tour. We were there approx. 2 hours. While in the area we had outstanding tamales at Theresa's in Mora. We also visited the endangered fish hatchery in Mora. What an interesting place. On our way out we stopped at the Rasberry Farm and picked our own rasberries. What a fabulous day trip!!!! Too bad I don't have any photos.