Mesa Prieta Petroglyphs
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A preserve with 75,000 ancient drawings remains the realm of public – not just scientific – exploration.

📜 Large preserve in Northern New Mexico with over 55,000 recorded petroglyphs.
🔍 Managed by the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project for preservation and education.

Why Go

🗿 Explore one of the largest concentrations of petroglyphs in New Mexico.
📚 Learn about Puebloan and Archaic history through ancient rock art.
🚶 Discover early water management systems and hidden shrines.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Engage with educational programs and guided tours.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Tours require pre-arrangement; no self-guided access.

Tips

📞 Book tours in advance via the project's website.
🗓️ Check for monthly lectures and youth intern programs.

Cost

💰 Docent-guided tours have a fee, free for Native American individuals/communities.

Hours

🕒 Tours by pre-arrangement, check website for seasonal availability.

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