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Lybrook Fossil Area is a colorful, stark spectrum of earth tones, ranging from yellow, brown, pink, and purple to stark, tall hills of layered black and white. It is a cornucopia of peculiar rock formations, including tall spires, hoodoos, towering caprocks, and other bizarre geologic specimens.
Cellicion Zuni Dancers at Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. They share traditional Zuni social songs, dances, and flute music. Inter-Tribal runs through next Sunday. #travel #Zuni #Ashiwi #Gallup #NativeAmerican #PowWow #dance #NewMexico
Las Conchas Trail is a scenic, dog-friendly hike in the Jemez Mountains. It follows the East Fork of the Jemez River. Starting at an elevation of 8,400 feet, the 5.6 miles out-and-back trail is known for lush meadows, towering rock formations, and excellent wildflower viewing. #hiking #NewMexico
Aztec Ruins National Monument preserves a 900-year-old Ancestral Puebloan settlement. Located along the Animas River, roughly midway between Chaco Canyon and Mesa Verde, the community served as a major ceremonial, economic, and political hub from about 1050 to 1300 AD. #travel #Puebloan #NewMexico
Nestled along historic Route 66, Gallup is known as the "Heart of Indian Country" and/or the "Adventure Capital of New Mexico." Located on the edge of the Navajo Nation, it was the departure point for the historic Navajo Code Talkers during World War 2. #NewMexico #roadtrip #Route66 #Gallup #travel
Zuni Pueblo offers an extensive selection of guided cultural, historical, and archaeological tours. Coordinated through the Zuni Visitor Center, the tours provide insight into Zuni Pueblo and the A:shiwi people. #roadtrip #Ashiwi #ZuniPueblo #NativeAmerican #NewMexico #tours #history #culture
Over a decade of roaming around New Mexico. Ongoing discovery. Always more to learn. Thankful! #travel #NewMexico #roadtrip #weekendgetaway #daytrip
New Mexico | Striking desert landscapes, magnificent mountains and mesas, ancient cultures and heritage, dramatic skies, and roads that stretch to the horizon. 😍 #travel #landscape #OptOutside #roadtrip #weekendgetaway #nature #scenic
Located a half-mile northwest of Bernalillo on the west banks of the Rio Grande, Kuaua Ruins is a pre-contact Tiwa village, known since 1940 as Coronado Historic Site. Settled around 1300 AD, the remnants of the multi-story village are west of the main route of El Camino Real. #travel #NewMexico
The BLM is considering revocation of the 10-mile mining buffer around Chaco Culture National Historical Park - www.koat.com/article/chac... To submit comments: eplanning.blm.gov/Participate-...
Chaco Canyon public comment period opens, as BLM proposes reopening 336,000 acres to mineral leasing
A new federal assessment could reshape the future of development near Chaco Canyon. Here’s what’s in the plan and how long the public has to weigh in.
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On the morning of July 16, 1945, residents of Carrizozo, #NewMexico were jolted awake by a bright flash & shockwaves. A mushroom cloud rose 38,000 feet into the sky. Located 35 miles southeast of the Trinity site (aka ground zero), radioactive ash settled on the town for 5 days. #history
Nestled at the edge of the 3.3-million-acre Gila National Forest, Silver City blends rugged Wild West history with a vibrant, welcoming arts scene. Just a scenic four-hour drive south from Albuquerque or two-and-a-half hours from El Paso, it is the ultimate high-desert escape. #travel #NewMexico
Heron Lake was my favorite when I was young. There was more water, lots of deer, lots of sailboats, and eagles nesting in the trees along the shore. Alarming to watch the rivers and lakes dry up. #NewMexico #lakes #waterisprecious #waterislife
Broiling heat, but the flowers are still blooming. Hummers are tapping out the sugar water daily. #summervibes #NewMexico #flowers #flowerpower #birdwatching #nature
Located on the rim of White Rock Canyon, White Rock Overlook offers 270-degree panoramas of the Rio Grande meandering through a rugged canyon, with stunning vistas of volcanic cliffs and distant mountains. Excellent for sunrise and sunset. #travel #NewMexico #daytrip #vacation #scenic #sidequest
Happy 4th of July! My plans involve grilling and close proximity to AC. 😅 #July4th #BBQ #grillmaster #weekendchill #NewMexico
Watching pros work the horno. Amazing how much fits inside. #roadtrip #ZuniPueblo #Ashiwi #baking #bread #NativeAmerican #heritage #tradition #culture
The Intertribal Open Rodeo | Standard rodeo events & favorites, like rawhide riding & buddy pickup Aug 5, 7 PM: Iron Cowgirl Aug 6, 9 AM: Timed Event Slack & Rough Stock Slack, 7:30 PM Aug 7, 1:30 PM: Rodeo Aug 8, 1:30 PM: Rodeo Aug 9, 11:30 AM: Finals (Short Round / Old School)
Balloons over Tamaya during Balloon Fiesta. #Albuquerque #NewMexico #hotairballooning #daytrip #bucketlist
#Albuquerque is the largest city in #NewMexico. Famous for world-class hot air ballooning and unique Southwestern cuisine. The city has a high-desert climate, boasting around 310 days of sunshine a year. The community flanks the Rio Grande, with the Sandia Mountains east. #travel #roadtrip
The Cabezon Volcanic Field features over 50 "volcanic necks" or plugs, the eroded remains of ancient volcanoes. Cabezon Peak is the most well known, rising 2,000 feet above the Rio Puerco Valley floor. The pillars were formed about 2.5 to 3 million years ago. #hiking #geology #NewMexico #volcano
