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!
Site Steward Monitoring
Saddlehorn Pueblo on the Sand Canyon Trail
Great Kiva at Lowry Pueblo
Ancestral Puebloan Sites in CANM
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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CANM Luminaria Night 2024

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum is hosting a special Luminaria Event on December 6th from 5-7p. Dress warm and bring the whole

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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

Today is Colorado Gives Day—Support SCCA!Join us in preserving the incredible cultural and natural heritage of the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Your donation to the Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance helps protect cultural sites, provide meaningful education programs, and support stewardship efforts that keep this unique landscape thriving for generations to come.Together, we can ensure this landscape is cared for and celebrated.📅 Donate today: www.coloradogives.org/organization/Southwest-Colorado-Canyons-Alliance/ Let’s make a difference—one gift at a time! Thank you for your support!#ColoradoGivesDay #SupportSCCA #ProtectCANM #ConservationMatters ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 Get Ready for the SCCA Silent Auction! 🎉Mark your calendars! Our Silent Auction will take place during the Luminaria Night event at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center tomorrow, December 6th, from 5–7 PM. Browse incredible items while enjoying the warm glow of luminarias, live music, and tasty snacks. The auction will close at 7 PM, and you don’t need to be present to win!Here’s a sneak peek at some of the amazing items that will be available:✨ Indigenous artwork, including a Ute Mountain Ute beaded necklace, a striking silver and purple spiny oyster ring, a Hohokam ceramic bowl reproduction, and a Cochiti storyteller figurine.✨ Exclusive adventures, including a guided tour of Yellow Jacket Pueblo and a hidden Archaeological Conservancy site.✨ Gorgeous fine art like Doug West’s signed print "Chacoan Sun Stride" and Suze Woolf’s original watercolor of Sand Canyon.✨ Locally inspired crafts, including handmade pottery, beaded jewelry, and a cutting board inlaid with oak, walnut, and hickory.✨ Gear for outdoor enthusiasts, such as Osprey duffel bags and packs and Alpacka Raft swag.✨ And much more!Find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts or something special for yourself—all while supporting our mission to protect and preserve the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.See you there! 💙A huge thank you to all our generous donors who made this possible! Your contributions help us raise critical funds to support Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance.Advantage Glass LLCAlpacka RaftArchaeological ConservancyTom BroderickLynn DyerTerri & Robert HelmDon & Nancy HoffheinsAmy JacobsTim Kearns & Siste O'MaliaMarcie Ryan DesignsMesa Verde AssociationChristina MyersOsprey PacksMike & Duanne OstranderShannon StevensSuze Wolfe Fine ArtMarkleigh SwansonRobert Torres#SilentAuction #LuminariaNight #SupportCANM #CommunityGiving #AuctionPreview #SupportLocal #CanyonsoftheAncients #NationalMonument #Stewardship #CulturalHeritage #Education #CommunityEngagement #Colorado #CortezColorado #DoloresColorado #FourCorners #Southwest #Colorado #swcocanyons ... See MoreSee Less
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🌌 As Giving Tuesday comes to a close, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude. 🌌Thank you to everyone who supported SCCA today. Your generosity ensures that the legacy of the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument lives on.If you haven’t had a chance to donate, there’s still time! Give here: swcocanyons.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate#ThankYou #GivingTuesday #PreserveOurHeritage #CanyonsoftheAncients #NationalMonument #SouthwestColorado #NightSky #internationaldarkskies #Milkyway #Pueblo #CulturalHeritage #FourCorners #SupprotLocal #swcocanyons ... See MoreSee Less
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