New Mexico Attractions

 

Tourist Attractions near Aztec in New Mexico

 

These attractions are near Aztec but still within New Mexico:

1. Four Corners
2. Shiprock
3. Salmon Ruins
4. Angel Peak
5. Bisti Badlands

6. Chaco National Park
7. Navajo Lake State Park
8. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
9. Native Heritage Trail

 



National Geographic Adventure Magazine Focus On Local Ruins.

Image of the March issue.The March issue of the National Geographic Adventure magazine features an article entitled Hike the New Roads to Ruins. The article's focus is on less frequented Chacoan sites such as the Salmon Ruins and the Twin Angels Pueblo. The Aztec Visitors Center is currently working on a map which will mark the location as well as detailed travel instructions. As soon as we are able, we will post a on-line map using Google maps technology showing the location of the Twin Angels Pueblo along with the four other outliers along the North Road from Chaco Canyon, all designated as world heritage sites.

These sites are part of the Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway, a 661 mile trail looping from the Gallup / Grants area through Shiprock, Crownpoint, Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield down to Chaco Canyon.  The Aztec Chamber of Commerce wrote a grant that is being funded this year to produce metal highway signs identifying the routes along the Trail of the Ancients.  These signs will facilitate the adventurer finding the little travelled road to cultural and geologic heritages that surround us.

 
Four Corners
The only location in the United States where four states, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah, meet in a single spot. Standing on the brass cap allows an individual to stand in four states at one time. The monument is located entirely on Navajo Nation land, please respect their land and customs. The Four Corners Monument is approximately 67 miles west of Aztec.
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Shiprock Pinnacle

Known as Tse Bit'ta'i, "rock with wings", this land formation is sacred to the Navajo people. The volcanic formation rises 1,700 feet above the basin floor and can be seen from all four states and up to 100 miles. Because of its religious significance, visitors are not allowed to climb the formation. The Shiprock Pinnacle is located approx. 50 miles west-southwest of Aztec.

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Salmon Ruin
Is a large Anasazi ruin constructed during the late 11th century. In addition to the ruins, there is the Salmon homestead, heritage park, and museum. The heritage park exhibits numerous prehistoric and historic reconstructed dwellings. The museum provides an overview of Anasazi history and displays some of the materials recovered from excavations by Eastern New Mexico University between 1972 and 1978.  Salmon Ruin is located just west of Bloomfield, approx. 10 miles south of Aztec.
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Angel Peak
Is a 40 million-year-old geological formation which looks like a kneeling angel with a broken wing. To the Navajo people, it is considered the dwelling place for the "sacred ones". Located here are several picnic areas, a primitive camping ground, numerous trails, and as much peace and tranquility possible. It is located 23 miles south of Aztec on Highway 550.
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