Aztec Sparkles for Christmas at Aztec Ruins in New Mexico on December 8, 2016
Merry Christmas! I love it when they light up the ruins at night, it is absolutely beautiful under the stars.. Merry Christmas!
Please Remember Jesus is the reason for the season! Now a little bit about Aztec with the help of the link listed below for those who are interested.
The Aztec Ruins National Monument preserves Ancestral Puebloan structures in North-Western New Mexico, United States, located close to the town of Aztec and Northeast of Farmington, near the Animas River. Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park, with more Puebloan structures, lies a short distance to the south, just west of Bloomfield near the San Juan River. The buildings date to the 11th to 13th centuries, and the misnomer attributing them to the Aztec civilization can be traced back to early American settlers in the mid-19th century. The actual construction was by the Ancestral Puebloans.
The site was declared Aztec Ruin National Monument on January 24, 1923, and with a boundary change it was renamed Ruins on July 2, 1928. As a historical property of the National Park Service, the National Monument was administratively listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. Aztec Ruins was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, as part of the Chaco Culture National Historical Park, on December 8, 1987. The site is on the Trails of the Ancients Byway, one of the designated New Mexico Scenic Byways.
Aztec, N.M., Mayor Victor Snover, site of Aztec Ruins World Heritage
Our HOMETOWN HERO is Victor Snover, Mayor of Aztec, New Mexico.
This is an opportunity to see and know Mayor Snover and to see the city's Pioneer Village and Aztec Museum, the great fishing at Navajo Dam on the San Juan River, Wines of the San Juan, the Aztec Restaurant, and the Presidential Inn and Suites all in or near the town of Aztec, New Mexico. Located in Northern New Mexico just south of Durango, Colorado, East of Farmington, New Mexico,
and north of Gallup, New Mexico, Aztec is in the Four Corners, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. So worth a visit and you will see in this video everything you need to visit, stay, and tour.
Travel Guide New Mexico tm Bloomfield Best Western Bloomfield New Mexico
Best Western Territorial Inn & Suites, located in Bloomfield, New Mexico is a captivating gateway to natural splendor of the Four Corners area. Relive ancient civilizations at Salmons Ruins, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Canyon De Chelly or Mesa Verde National Park. Enjoy world-class bass, trout and salmon fishing in the quality waters of the San Juan River. Navajo Lake State Park affords exceptional boating and fishing opportunities while an incredibly scenic journey awaits you on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
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A quick drive from Farmington to Bloomfield on eastbound US 64.
Aztec Ruins National Monument
The Aztec Ruins National Monument preserves Ancestral Puebloan structures in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of New Mexico. This national monument is close to both the town of Aztec and the Animas River, and it is about 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Farmington, New Mexico. The Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park, which also has Puebloan structures, is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) south of the monument. The Aztec ruins date from the 11th to the 13th centuries. American settlers in the 19th century named them the Aztec ruins based on their erroneous belief that the Aztec civilization built them.
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I continue my trip through NM, this time I'm going up to Farmington.
Farmington is approximately 400 miles from Phoenix, Denver, and Salt Lake City, it is the largest city of San Juan County, one of the geographically largest counties in the United States covering 5,538 square miles.
The primary industries of San Juan County are the production of petroleum, natural gas, and coal.
Major coal mines are the Navajo and San Juan mines.
Farmington is known across New Mexico and throughout the southwest for its baseball tournaments.
The area that is now Farmington was settled by Ancestral Pueblo people in the 7th Century, ruins can be visited at nearby Salmon Ruins and at Aztec Ruins.
When the Anasazi left the area, the Navajos, Jicarilla Apaches, and Utes moved into the area. A key part of the region was known in Navajo as Tóta' which means where three rivers meet
On March 18, 1950, Farmington was the site of a mass UFO sighting in which over half the town's population was reported to have seen large saucers in the sky flying at rapid speeds.
Navajo Lake State Park - Campground Review
Navajo Lake State Park is one of the best and largest parks in New Mexico. Located near Farmington and offering access to Navajo Lake and the San Juan River.
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Aztec Ruins National Monument
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The Aztec Ruins National Monument preserves Ancestral Puebloan structures in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of New Mexico. This national monument is close to both the town of Aztec and the Animas River, and it is about 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Farmington, New Mexico. The Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park, which also has Puebloan structures, is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) south of the monument. The Aztec ruins date from the 11th to the 13th centuries. American settlers in the 19th century named them the Aztec ruins based on their erroneous belief that the Aztec civilization built them.The site was declared Aztec Ruin National Monument on January 24, 1923. After a boundary change, Ruin was changed to Ruins on July 2, 1928.
As a historical property of the National Park Service, the monument was administratively listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization listed the Chaco Culture as a World Heritage Site on December 8, 1987. That listing specifically included the Aztec ruins.The monument is on the Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway, which is one of New Mexico's Scenic Byways.
The property was part of a 160-acre (65 ha) homestead owned by H.D. Abrams, who supported the ruins preservation. The H.D. Abrams House in Aztec is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington is a city in San Juan County in the US state of New Mexico. As of the 2013 population estimate from the United States Census Bureau the city had a total population of 45,426 people. Farmington makes up one of the four Metropolitan Statistical Areas in New Mexico. The U.S. Census Bureau's population estimate in 2011 for Farmington was about 45,256.
Farmington is located at the junction of the San Juan River, the Animas River, and the La Plata River, and is located on the Colorado Plateau. Farmington is the largest city of San Juan County, one of the geographically largest counties in the United States covering 5,538 square miles. The county seat and the other city in San Juan County is Aztec. Farmington serves as the commercial hub for most of northwestern New Mexico and the Four Corners region of four states. Farmington lies at or near the junction of three important highways: U.S. Highway 550, U.S. Highway 64, and New Mexico Highway 371.
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Man Arrested for Fatal Stabbing 11-28-2008
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Date: November 25, 2008
Deceased: Alphonzo Benally of Bloomfield
Arrested: Jason Cohoe; D.O.B. 9/17/1973; of Newcomb
Charges: Open Count of Murder (a capital felony), Aggravated Burglary (armed with a deadly weapon) (a 2nd degree felony), Tampering With Evidence (a 3rd degree felony), Aggravated Fleeing a Law Enforcement Officer (a 4th degree felony), and 1st DWI (a petty misdemeanor).
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On November 24, 2008 at about 10:41 P.M. Alphonzo Benally called 911 and told the dispatcher that he had been stabbed in the stomach and throat. Benally also stated that a man named Jason had stabbed him. Deputies and medical personnel responded to Benallys residence which is a fifth wheel camp trailer parked on the property of Salmon Ruins. When they arrived they discovered that Benally was suffering from cuts to his throat and abdomen. Benally was transported to San Juan Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.
The initial investigation has revealed that Cohoe and his girlfriend, also his first cousin, have been together for the last 13 years. They have a child together. For the last three years the girlfriend has been having an affair with Benally. About three weeks ago she separated from Cohoe and on the night of the stabbing she was at the residence of Benally. The two were lying in bed when there was a knock at the door. Benally got out of bed to open the door. As he was opening the door Cohoe forced his way in. The two men began to fight and Cohoe used a knife to cut Benallys throat and abdomen. Once the fight stopped Cohoe told the girlfriend to get in his pickup. The two then walked back to the Salmon Ruins parking lot where they got into Cohoes pickup.
As they were leaving the parking lot onto US 64 a deputy spotted the vehicle exiting the lot and tried to stop the vehicle. Cohoe did not stop and left the parking lot and turned west bound onto US 64 going in the east bound lanes. A vehicle pursuit ensued with speeds up to 100 MPH. The pursuit went west bound on US 64 to CR 5500 with Cohoe in the east bound lanes the entire way. Normal traffic was forced onto the shoulder or had to take evasive actions to miss Cohoe. Cohoe then turned south on County Road 5500 (CR 5500). CR 5500 winds back to the east towards Bloomfield and NM 550. As Cohoe was nearing NM 550 Bloomfield Police Officers were able to successfully deploy stop sticks puncturing all four tires on Cohoes vehicle. With the tires going flat Cohoe went across all four lanes of NM 550, down in a bar ditch, and through a barbwire fence. The wire wrapped around the vehicle so when deputies and Bloomfield Police Officers approached the pickup Cohoe was unable to open the driver door. Cohoe was taken into custody without further incident. He did have a laceration to his hand so he was taken to San Juan Regional Medical Center for treatment. He was then booked into the County Detention Center. The girlfriend was brought to the Sheriffs Office for questioning and then released.
Travel Guide New Mexico tm Jack's Tracks in Bloomfield New Mexico
Hello there from Travelin' Jack...on the road. This time with a totally new twist. My TV screening debut for the television show, Travel Guide New Mexico. Yep, you heard right!!! This silly bulldogge has landed a spot on this wonderful television show. It will be called Jack's Tracks. Each week I will highlight a activity and destination in our beautiful state. Doggone lucky, I would say!
Frances Canyon Navajo Ruin
The Frances Canyon Ruin is the largest known pueblito with approximately 40 rooms and a three-story tower that overlooks the canyon. Construction begain in 1710 and it was completed in 1745. Storage bins, hooded Spanish-style fireplaces, supports for weaving looms, and intact roofs can be found in the complex. There are also rock art panels, hogans, sweat lodges, and corn-grinding pits found around the pueblito. Find more info, photos, maps, and other Navajo sites at
Piñon Pipeline Exposed: BLM Puts Chaco Canyon, Indigenous Communities at Risk of Oil Fracking Boom
An explosion of fracking in the San Juan Basin of northwestern New Mexico threatens the sacred heart of the American southwest.
Communities, particulary the region's Navajo peoples, clean air, the climate, and more are at risk.
Spanning 4,600 square miles, the Basin lies at the foot of the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, home to the namesake San Juan River. The region's public lands are filled with awe-inspiring canyons, badlands, and mesas.
At its heart: Chaco Canyon, where Ancestral Puebloan civilization once flourished. Today, ruins and other artifacts attest to the ingenuity and spirituality of America's first peoples.
Sadly, the region has been targeted extensively for oil and gas. More than 40,000 wells have been drilled, creating an industrialized morass of roads and fossil fuel production facilities.
All this has occurred under the watch of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Charged with protecting public lands in the San Juan Basin, the BLM has been giving them away to the oil and gas industry instead.
Now, thousands more wells are slated for approval, as well as the Pinon oil pipeline, which would quadruple the amount of fracking.
This 20 minute documentary film features the voices of community members and concerned citizens speaking out at BLM public hearings in January 2015 on the proposed Piñon Pipeline in Santa Fe and Lybrook, New Mexico.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park | Wikipedia audio article
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park
00:01:56 1 Geography
00:03:36 2 Geology
00:05:05 3 Climate
00:06:35 4 Flora and fauna
00:08:32 5 History
00:08:41 5.1 Archaic–Early Basketmakers
00:09:47 5.2 Ancestral Puebloans
00:12:36 5.3 Athabaskan succession
00:13:18 5.4 Excavation and protection
00:18:38 6 Management
00:21:01 7 Sites
00:21:25 7.1 Central canyon
00:25:01 7.2 Outliers
00:28:41 8 Ruins
00:28:50 8.1 Great houses
00:31:02 8.2 Uses
00:33:49 9 Archaeoastronomy
00:33:58 9.1 Sun Dagger
00:36:12 9.2 Alignments
00:39:06 10 Gallery
00:39:15 11 See also
00:39:49 12 Notes
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park hosting the densest and most exceptional concentration of pueblos in the American Southwest. The park is located in northwestern New Mexico, between Albuquerque and Farmington, in a remote canyon cut by the Chaco Wash. Containing the most sweeping collection of ancient ruins north of Mexico, the park preserves one of the most important pre-Columbian cultural and historical areas in the United States.Between AD 900 and 1150, Chaco Canyon was a major center of culture for the Ancient Pueblo Peoples. Chacoans quarried sandstone blocks and hauled timber from great distances, assembling fifteen major complexes that remained the largest buildings in North America until the 19th century. Evidence of archaeoastronomy at Chaco has been proposed, with the Sun Dagger petroglyph at Fajada Butte a popular example. Many Chacoan buildings may have been aligned to capture the solar and lunar cycles, requiring generations of astronomical observations and centuries of skillfully coordinated construction. Climate change is thought to have led to the emigration of Chacoans and the eventual abandonment of the canyon, beginning with a fifty-year drought commencing in 1130.Comprising a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the arid and sparsely populated Four Corners region, the Chacoan cultural sites are fragile – concerns of erosion caused by tourists have led to the closure of Fajada Butte to the public. The sites are considered sacred ancestral homelands by the Hopi and Pueblo people, who maintain oral accounts of their historical migration from Chaco and their spiritual relationship to the land. Though park preservation efforts can conflict with native religious beliefs, tribal representatives work closely with the National Park Service to share their knowledge and respect the heritage of the Chacoan culture.The park is on the Trails of the Ancients Byway, one of the designated New Mexico Scenic Byways.
Simon Canyon Navajo Ruin
The Simon Canyon Ruin is a small, one-room pueblito built on top of an isolated 20-foot tall boulder on a narrow bench overlooking Simon Canyon. It is unique in that it is north of the San Juan River, which traditionally formed the border between the Navajo and the Utes. It is also one of the last pueblitos built in the area, in 1754. Find more info, photos, maps, and other Navajo sites at
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Crow Canyon Navajo Rock Art
Crow Canyon features numerous rock art panels and a pueblito. The rock art features animals, humans, supernatural beings, plants, weapons, animal tracks, and geometric designs. Find more info, photos, maps, and other Navajo sites at