New additions to the Villanueva Library
​The El Valle Community Center Villanueva Library is one of over 100 independent public libraries in the state of New Mexico within the New Mexico State Library system. The Library is committed to serving the community by providing access to information and knowledge, and supporting the opportunities these bring. As the only library within a San Miguel del Vado Land Grant, the library has a strong commitment to collecting, preserving, and showcasing the local history and culture of the community, the Land Grant, and the larger region. 
The Villanueva Library is one of several "David Cargo" libraries within the state of New Mexico. These libraries bear the name of former New Mexico governor David Cargo, whose support for libraries and their mission provided start-up assistance for several  rural community libraries within the state. Mr. Cargo served in the New Mexico House of Representatives and later as governor of the state. In addition to establishing and promoting libraries in remote rural regions, Cargo also established the New Mexico state film commission.