Aztec Ruins National Monument, New Mexico

 Aztec Ruins National Monument is a pretty desert area with some interesting old indian structures in good shape. The majestic beauty of Aztec Ruins National Monument is there for your viewing satisfaction. It's a popular place to get away to for the inhabitants of Aztec. There are a lot of enjoyable endeavors to gratify everybody. Farmer Arroyo is a delightful local stream; camping at Ruins Road RV Park is always a delightful experience.
Camping is available at Bloomfield Koa Kampground, and why not a little side journey to Estes Arroyo. Hampton
    Arroyo is a delightful spot to take a look at nearby, and after a long day outdoors Best Western Territorial Inn & Suites is a splendid place to spend a night or two. Having a great time at Aztec Ruins National Monument is easy. Camping at Aztec Ruins National Monument is perfect
fun, Downs RV Park is a perfect local campground, and golf can be played at Hidden Valley Golf Club.
There are plenty of folks from Aztec here at Aztec Ruins National Monument; as expected Williams Arroyo is a scenic stream that is worth going to. At Aztec Ruins National Monument during the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's with night lows in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 0's for Aztec Ruins National Monument. Around Aztec Ruins National Monument you don’t get a lot of precipitation; the month
 
    Arroyo is a delightful spot to take a look at nearby, and after a long day outdoors Best Western Territorial Inn & Suites is a splendid place to spend a night or two. Having a great time at Aztec Ruins National Monument is easy. Camping at Aztec Ruins National Monument is perfect
a day at, San Juan Mobile Home Park is a good local campground. At Aztec Ruins National Monument you find a heap of outdoors recreation that you can make use of.
If you feel like a little side trip, try Knowlton Canyon; SUPER 8 MOTEL - BLOOMFIELD is a great place to get some rest. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend Animas River; why not camp at River View RV Park if you're here at Aztec Ruins National Monument. A trip to Aztec Ruins National Monument is a great choice when you have got to spend some time in
 
nature.
So much entertaining stuff close to Aztec Ruins National Monument, clearly remarkable. A visit to Aztec Peach Spring will fill your soul with glorious feelings.

Aztec Ruins National Monument preserves structures and artifacts of Ancestral Pueblo people from the 1100's through 1200s. People associated with Chaco Canyon to the south built and used the structures, then people related to the Mesa Verde region to the north used the site in the 1200's. The monument was established in 1923, and designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. Acreage: 319.47

 

CONTACTS

Email - tracy_bodnar@nps.gov

Fax- 505-334-6372

Write to
84 County Road 2900
Aztec, NM 87410

Phone
Visitor Information - (505) 334-6174
Headquarters - (505) 334-6174
Visitor Information(TDD) - (505) 334-6174

TRAVEL BASICS

Operating Hours, Seasons
Daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; rest of the year, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed January 1, Thanksgiving Day, December 25.

Weather & Climate
Relatively mild winter days, occasional snow, evening temperatures sometimes drop below zero. Summer day temperatures upper 80's and low 90's, cool nights. Summer thunderstorms.

Accessibility
A TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) is available. Callers should give adequate signals and allow sufficient hookup time (505) 334-6174 then dial 30. The visitor center, restrooms, a picnic table, and portions of the trail are accessible to wheelchairs

FEES/PERMITS

Entrance Fee
INDIVIDUAL
$4.00 for 7 Days
Bonafide educational and scientific institutions may be eligible for a fee waiver. A fee waiver application may be downloaded from the park's Resources for Teachers page from the 'inDEPTH' button. For more information contact Park Ranger Andy Pearce at (505) 334-6174 ext. 28 or e-mail at andy_pearce@nps.gov



FACILITIES

Visitor Centers
AZTEC RUINS NATIONAL MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone - (505) 334-6174 ext 30
Location - Aztec Ruins National Monument is located on Ruins Road about 3/4 mile north of U.S. Highway 516, just outside the town of Aztec, New Mexico.
Closures - The monument is closed January 1, Thanksgiving Day and December 25.
Special Programs - A 25 minute orientation video program is shown throughout the day in the visitor center
Exhibits - Exhibits of artifacts excavated from the site can be seen in the visitor center.
Available Facilities - Southwest Parks and Monuments Association sells books, video tapes, calendars, postcards, and other interpretive items at an outlet located in the visitor center


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