Petroglyph National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument protects a variety of cultural and natural resources. Of the most extraordinary, an estimated 20,000 carved images dot the landscape. Many are recognizable as animals, people, brands and crosses; others are more complex. These images are inseparable from the cultural landscape, the spirits of the people who created, and who appreciate them.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Joe SanchezPhone Number: 505-899-0205
Entrance Fees: Weekday Parking: $1; Weekend Parking: $2
Sights: JA Vocano; Albuquerque Overlook; Black Volcano Loop; Vulcan Volcano Loop; Rinconada Canyon; Boco Negra Canyon: Mesa Point; Macaw; Cliff Base; Piedras Marcadas
Important Dates
Established as Park: June 27, 1990By The Numbers
Acres: 7,236.00Annual Visitation: 121,825 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :35.135833 / -106.761944 (map it)
State: NM
Nearby Big City: Albuquerque, NM
Gateway Communities: Albuquerque, NM; Corrales, NM; Rio Rancho, NM; Isleta, NM; Bernalillo, NM; Tijeras, NM; Cedar Crest, NM
Nearby Airports: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : No
Has Volunteer Program? : No
Park Photos
Petroglyph Blue Sky
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Petroglyph on Volcanic ...
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In Detail
Animals Millipedes Petroglyph National Monument is home to two resident species of millipedes, the Desert Millipede (Orthoporus ornatus) and the Slate Millipede (Comanchelus chihuanus). They are very easy t ... read more.
At A Glance Contact Information By Mail Petroglyph National Monument Attn: Visitor Services 6001 Unser Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 By Phone Visitor Information 505-899-0205 By Fax 505-899-0207 ... read more.
Geology Geology: Designer of the Land A Living Landscape New Mexico is one of the most geologically active areas of the forty-eight contiguous states. On the surface volcanoes are resting while rivers car ... read more.
History History & Culture Wonder what a petroglyph is? or why was a petroglyph made? New Mexico's history has led to a wondrous blending of cultures: from the Puebloan and other Native American groups that ... read more.
In A Nutshell Frequently Asked Questions What are petroglyphs? Petroglyphs are images that were etched or pecked into stone, usually boulders or large rock faces. Who made the petroglyphs? Most petroglyphs were ma ... read more.
Just For Kids For Kids Petroglyph National Monument offers two ways for kids aged 6-13 to become Junior Rangers. The Web Ranger program offers an interactive web based program that allows kids to learn more indept ... read more.
Natural World Common Trees and Shrubs Petroglyph National Monument sits on the northern edge of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Chihuahuan Desert is primarily situated in the southern half of New Mexico, West Texas and ... read more.
Park Regulations & Safety Accessibility Petroglyph National Monument is still a young unit of the system of National Parks, and is cooperatively run by the National Park Service and the City of Albuquerque, Open Space Divisio ... read more.
Plants Chile Ristras, tradition, beauty and utility. Chile Ristras of New Mexico Ristras are the strings of chile you see hanging along fences, on patios and on portals all over New Mexico. In the Fall, you ... read more.
Preservation Centennial Initiative 2016 Centennial Vision On August 25, 2006- the 90th anniversary of the National Park Service - Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne launched the National Park Centennial In ... read more.
Sights to See Visiting New Mexico Pueblos "Pueblo" is the Spanish word for village. Spanish explorers used the word "pueblo" to describe both the permanent residential structures and the people living in these com ... read more.
Walking & Hiking Boca Negra Canyon Trails Day Use Area Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily. A parking fee of $1 weekdays and $2 weekends is charged by the City of Albuquerque. National Park Service passes are honored. Locat ... read more.
Petroglyph In Depth
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Crowds Observe World AIDS Day In GG Park
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People from across the country gathered in Golden Gate Park's National AIDS Memorial Grove Monday to observe the 20th annual World AIDS Day.
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December 2, 2008 - 12:37pm
Remember when Arizona Sen. John McCain criticized spending millions of taxpayer dollars to fund the DNA of grizzly bears in Montana during one of the presidential debates? “That’s us,” said David Restivo, a Roberts Wesleyan College alumnus and visual information specialist at Glacier National Park in Montana.
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December 2, 2008 - 12:35pm
As the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares to celebrate its 75th year, students of history and geology are pondering questions that go back much farther than the park's creation in the 1930s. The most fascinating queries to them concern the actual formation of the mountains, their age and topography.
December 2, 2008 - 12:35pm
As the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares to celebrate its 75th year, students of history and geology are pondering questions that go back much farther than the park's creation in the 1930s. The most fascinating queries to them concern the actual formation of the mountains, their age and topography.
