Laguna

Laguna ləgo͞oˈnə [key], pueblo, Valencia co., central N.Mex.; established on its present site 1699. Its inhabitants are Pueblo of the Keresan linguistic stock, and many farm in outlying areas. The pueblo is used essentially for ceremonial purposes.

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