Petroglyph National Monument, New Mexico   Ladera Golf Course is a perfect golf course nearby, and Balloon View Homes and RV Park is a pleasant local campground. There is good outdoors recreation at Petroglyph National Monument, so you can have plenty of fun. There is so much amusing stuff to do to please everyone. It is very arid here at Petroglyph National Monument typically; August is the month that gets the most rain; November is when it's the driest. Man, is there a heap of entertaining things to do close to Petroglyph National Monument. Petroglyph National Monument is a site with many     visitors from Rio Rancho, and a great place to camp here at Petroglyph National Monument is Campo Alegre. Petroglyph National Monument is a popular destination for the residents of Rio Rancho. Albuquerque-Days Inn West is a brilliant spot to get some rest; dry warm beds await you at Cinnamon Morning. There's so much to do here at Petroglyph National Monument that you need to camp here for a while, Albuquerque West RV Park is a good location for that, and dry warm beds await you at La Quinta Inn And Suites Albuquerque West. Why not camp at Palisades RV Park if you're here at Petroglyph National Monument, and if you need a site to stay QUALITY INN is a fine choice. Throughout the warm days of summer, highs mostly are in the 90's at Petroglyph National Monument while overnight lows are regularly in the 60's. For the period       visitors from Rio Rancho, and a great place to camp here at Petroglyph National Monument is Campo Alegre. Petroglyph National Monument is a popular destination for the residents of Rio Rancho. Albuquerque-Days Inn West is a brilliant spot to get some rest; dry warm beds await Mexico Golf Course is a perfect way to kill some time; why not spend some time golfing at a nearby golf course like Puerto Del Sol Golf Course. Going to Petroglyph National Monument is a perfect idea when you must spend some time in the outdoors. Petroglyph National Monument is great enough to spend more than a day at, Continental Acres is a great local campground, and if you need a spot to stay Comfort Inn West is a wonderful choice. The grand beauty of Petroglyph National Monument is there for you to like. As you walk among the petroglyphs,   you are not alone. This world is alive with the sights and sounds of the high desert - a hawk spirals down from the mesa top, a roadrunner scurries into fragrant sage, a desert millipede traces waves in the sand. There is another presence beyond what we can see or hear. People who have lived along the Rio Grande for many centuries come alive again through images they carved on the shiny black rocks. These images, and associated archeological sites in the Albuquerque area, provide glimpses into a 12,000 year long story of human life in this area. Petroglyph National Monument stretches 17 miles along Albuquerque's West Mesa, a volcanic basalt escarpment that dominates the city’s western horizon. Authorized June 27, 1990, the 7,236 acre monument is cooperatively managed by the National Park Service and the City of Albuquerque. Petroglyph National Monument protects a variety of cultural and natural resources including five volcanic cones, hundreds of archeological sites and an estimated 25,000 images carved by native peoples and early Spanish settlers. Many of the images are recognizable as animals, people, brands and crosses; others are more complex. Their meaning, possibly, understood only by the carver. These images are inseparable from the greater cultural landscape, from the spirits of the people who created them, and all who appreciate them. Petroglyph National Monument is a place of respect, awe and wonderment.     CONTACTS Email - PETR_Interpretation@nps.gov Fax- 505-899-0207 Write to 6001 Unser Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone Visitor Information - 505-899-0205 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Las Im?genes Visitor Center Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Boca Negra Canyon: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily Rinconada Canyon: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily Volcanoes: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily Park is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days. Getting There CAR - Visitors traveling on I-40 take Unser Boulevard exit north three miles to park visitor center; five miles north to Boca Negra Canyon. Weather & Climate High desert, elevation: 5,000'+. Mild most of the year. Hot and dry summers, with periods of rain from July through September. Average high temperature; 93 degrees. Winter days can be cold. Hiking boots, sunscreen, and a hat recommended. Carry water. Accessibility At the present time, only the Las Im?genes Visitor Center is wheelchair accessible. FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee BOCA NEGRA CANYON $1 weekdays/$2 weekends for One Time Per Vehicle parking fee charged by the City of Albuquerque. There is no charge for other areas within the Monument. FACILITIES Visitor Centers LAS IM?GENES VISITOR CENTER Open All Year 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone - 505-899-0205 Location - Visitors traveling on I-40 take Unser Boulevard exit north three miles to park visitor center; five miles north to Boca Negra Unit. Closures - Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days. Special Programs - Cultural Demonstration Program: Weekends starting Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Las Im?genes Visitor Center Exhibits - Change regularly. 'Valle de Atrisco' - Spanish Land Grants is now on exhibit. 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