Located between Bernalillo and Albuquerque on the east side of the Rio Grande, the Sandia Pueblo is one of four Tiwa speaking pueblos in New Mexico. I have found conflicting information about the traditional name. Some call it Tuf Shur Tia which means “Green Reed Place,” referring to the green valley fed by the Rio Grande. And the other is Pueble of Tuf Shurn Tui. I don’t know if one or the other is correct or if both are correct.

If anyone has any info about the name please let me know.