Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance

Hike the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument!

Life supporting water on the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
Hike to see amazing Ancestral sites!
Great Kiva at Lowry Pueblo
Site Steward Monitoring
Ancestral Puebloan Sites in CANM
Saddlehorn Pueblo on the Sand Canyon Trail
Youth Summit at Escalante Pueblo
Tours by SCCA!
Protecting our Cultural Resources
Ancient Doorways
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We collaborate with the Bureau of Land Management to engage the public through education, outreach, and stewardship for the use and enjoyment of the natural and cultural landscape of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and nearby public lands.

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Visit the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum is Southwest Colorado’s premier archaeological museum, operated by the Bureau of Land Management since 1988. All museum facilities are wheelchair-accessible.

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum is a museum focusing on Ancestral Puebloan, Native American, and historic cultures in the Four Corners region. It is also headquarters for visitors traveling to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.

Features include:

  • Permanent exhibits on archaeology, local history and Native American cultures
  • Two 12th-century archaeological sites (Ask a volunteer about the visiting these sites just outside of the museum.)
  • Special exhibits and events
  • Educational resources for teachers
  • Internships for enrolled and recently graduated college students
  • Research library of archaeology and anthropology resources
  • Research collection of more than 3 million artifacts and records from archaeological projects in Southwest Colorado
  • Picnic area and half-mile nature trail
 
Please call 970-882-5600 for customer services that may be available by phone or email on days the Visitor Center is not open. A “Virtual Ranger Station” will be stocked with maps, brochures, and junior ranger booklets and can be found next to the Visitor Center’s parking lot 24/7.
 

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SCCA promotes preservation and education for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and its Visit

🌎 Join us for our Earth Day Clean-Up Event at Canyons of the Ancients! Let's come together to make a positive impact on our environment and preserve the natural beauty of our community. A huge thank you to our partners at Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum for their support! Together, we can make a difference! 🌿Sign up here: swcocanyons.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/swcocanyons/event.jsp?event=82&#EarthDay #CleanUp #CommunityAction #Conservation #stewardship #CanyonsoftheAncients #NationalMonument ... See MoreSee Less
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🎺🌟 Exciting News! 🌟🎺We're thrilled to announce that Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance will be hosting the Blue Desert Tour 2024at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum on April 12th! 🎶 Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring three incredible Indigenous musical groups against the stunning backdrop of Southwest Colorado.Get ready to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing rhythms and soulful melodies as we celebrate the intersection of music and nature. It's an event you won't want to miss! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. See you there! 🎵✨ We'd like to thank Chamber Music Americafor their support. The Presenters Consortium for Jazz grant is supported by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation #CMA2024 #pcj2024 #bluedeserttour2024 #bluedeserttour #musicishealing #jazzmusic #swcocanyons #CanyonsOfTheAncients #nationalmonument #dolorescolorado #cortezcolorado #mancoscoloradoThe Blue Desert Tour 2024 is coming to Gallup, New Mexico, Cortez, Colorado, Farmington, New Mexico and Santa Fe, New Mexico!Featuring ensembles: Julia Keefe Trio, Indigie Femme, Delbert Anderson QuartetPresenters: gallup ARTS, Northwest New Mexico Arts Council, Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance, IAIA Performing ArtsWe'd like to thank Chamber Music America for their support. The Presenters Consortium for Jazz grant is supported by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation! #CMA2024 #PCJ2024 #bluedeserttour2024 #bluedeserttour #musicishealing Julia Allane Keefe, Adam Benham, Chantil DukartTash Terry, Elena HigginsEvan Suiter, Khalill Brown, Robert Muller, Delbert Anderson ... See MoreSee Less
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