Chimayo was founded in the early 18th century after the reconquest of New Mexico and has been a center of the Spanish weaving tradition since then. Chimayo was founded in the early 18th century after the reconquest of New Mexico and has been a center of the Spanish weaving tradition since then. El Santuario de Chimayo, a catholic pilgrimage site. The adobe church was built in 1816. The adobe church was built in 1816. Eagle Nest Labels