Indian Pueblo Cultural Center announces winners of 2022 Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest

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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) is happy to announce the winners of its annual Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest. Voting for the public, the People’s Choice Award, continues through January 6 at 4 p.m.

“From renditions of Chaco Canyon to Pueblo churches, well-known landmarks, and private homes, we were awed by all the amazing submissions we’ve received this year,” said Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Guest Experience Director Michael Lucero. “We want to thank this year’s participants for their hard work. This contest allows us to celebrate the season with an age-old tradition of creating a gingerbread house while also continuing to educate and showcase the Pueblo culture through architecture and Pueblo life.”

Pueblo Santa was the honorary, VIP judge for the event. Winners received cash prizes ranging from $50 to $500.

Children’s Category: 1^st Place: Preston; 2^nd Place: Aurora; 3^rd Place: Daphne Hubler

Kids Category: 1^st Place: Georgia Griebel; 2^nd Place: Aspen Griebel; 3^rd Place: Keilani Chavez

Adult Category: 1^st Place: Sacheen Suazo; 2^nd Place: Ellen Powell; 3^rd Place: Collin Cheromiah

Senior Category: 1^st Place: Christobal Cordova; 2^nd Place: Daniel St Arnold; 3^rd Place: Doris Moore

The public is invited to come to IPCC and see these delightful creations through Friday, January 6^th.

About the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Founded in 1976 by the 19 Pueblo tribes of New Mexico, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a world-class museum and cultural center located in the historic 19 Pueblos District. The Mission of the IPCC Campus is to serve as a gathering place where Pueblo culture is celebrated through creative and cultural experiences while providing economic opportunities to Pueblo and local communities. Visitors can learn fascinating history, shop for Native jewelry and art, watch a cultural dance, hear Native languages and experience the flavors of traditional and contemporary Native cuisine. To learn more, please visit: www.indianpueblo.org and www.facebook.com/IndianPueblo.

About Indian Pueblos Marketing, Inc.

Indian Pueblos Marketing, Inc. (also founded by the 19 Pueblo tribes of New Mexico) includes a variety of commercial enterprises designed to support the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and provide economic opportunities to the Pueblo and local communities. IPMI is a for-profit umbrella that includes the Indian Pueblo Store, a premier Native American arts store and website; Four Winds convenience store; the largest Starbucks in New Mexico; the top-rated Holiday Inn Express in Albuquerque; TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albuquerque Old Town; Extra Space Storage; our newest neighborhood eatery 12^th Street Tavern, and more that support our Pueblo culture and communities.