A little about us
Dr. Donal W. Key  has a doctorate in human development and counseling, working for decades in mental health private practice, healthcare management and consulting. He has been a hospice director, radio host, and is a national speaker on the topics of Cancer Treatment:Beyond Survival and End of Life Rights and Choices.

Linda Jo Canyon, OTR/L,  is a registered, licensed occupational therapist with a dual degree in psychology and specialties in the rehabilitation of cancer patients and hospice care.  Linda is also a national speaker on the topics of Cancer Treatment: Beyond Survival and End of Life Rights and Choices.

Donal and Linda have worked for decades in health care, including hospice, and participate intimately with the dying and their families. The need for a kinder, gentler, affordable, environmentally sound, and respectful end to life was clear and became their mission. Maria is pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology, and is a working artist, joining the mission with her passion for people and nature as the Community Outreach Director.

 
                                    Donal W. Key                                   Linda Canyon
                                              1-505-716-2543                                           1-505-360-4480

                                                  Maria Canyon, Community Outreach Director   

                                                       naturalburialnewmexico@gmail.com
                                                                                            Mailing address:  Natural Burial New Mexico
                                                                                                                                 601 Griegos Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107

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Directions to La Puerta Burial Ground
From Albuquerque:
  1. Take I-25 S to Belen Exit 195 and through downtown Belen.
  2. Turn left (east) on W Reinken Ave/NM 309 and continue across the Rio Grande River (about 2.4 miles).
  3. Turn right (south) onto Rio Communities Blvd/NM 47 South.
  4. Follow NM 47 S about 15 miles to just beyond the BNSF railroad crossing.
  5. After mile marker 4, look on the left (east) for a green metal gate next to a
       La Puerta sign.
  1. The gate is closed but never locked. (Please close the gate behind you.)
  2. La Puerta Burial Ground is 2.5 miles east toward the Manzano Mountains from the gate.
From Socorro:
  1. Take I-25 N to NM 60 East.
  2. Follow NM 60 E to the intersection with NM 47 North.
  3. Follow NM 47 N to a green metal gate on your right (east) after mile marker 3, just before mile marker 4. There is a La Puerta sign next to the gate. The gate is closed but never locked. (Please close the gate behind you.)
  4. La Puerta Burial Ground is 2.5 miles east toward the Manzano Mountains from the gate.
From Mountainair:
  1. Take NM 60 W to NM 47 North.
  2. Follow NM 47 N to a green metal gate on your right (east), after mile marker 3, just before mile marker 4. There is a La Puerta sign next to the gate. The gate is closed but never locked. (Please close the gate behind you.)
  3. La Puerta Burial Ground is 2.5 miles east toward the Manzano Mountains from the gate.

​We are continuing to work with Google Maps to improve those directions as well.
The current location given when typing Natural Burial New Mexico into Google Maps is incomplete after getting to Hwy 47. Follow Google Maps directions to Hwy 47. You will then be directed to turn left (north). DO NOT TURN LEFT. Turn right (south). Follow the road for approximately 15 miles. When you are getting close you will cross the railroad tracks. Look for mile marker 4 on the left (east). La Puerta Natural Burial Ground is located about 0.5 miles past mile marker 4 on your left (east). Look for the La Puerta sign next to the green gate. The gate is closed but not locked. You may open the gate to drive through. Then go 2.5 miles east toward the Manzano Mountains on the gravel road to La Puerta. Please close the gate behind you when you leave.

Please call 1-505-716-2543 if you have any questions



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