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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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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5 DAYS TO GO!As we count down to the 2025 Four Corners Indigenous Art Market, we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to the amazing sponsors who help make this special event possible.✨ Bureau of Land Management, our steadfast partner in preserving and sharing the stories of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.✨ Colorado Creative Industries, through the Folk & Traditional Arts Project Grant, for recognizing the value of cultural traditions and supporting creative expression in our region.✨ Southwest Health System, for helping us keep our community strong—culturally, artistically, and physically.These partners make it possible for us to honor tradition, celebrate artists, and bring people together. We’re so grateful for their support!🎨 June 28 | 9 AM–4:30 PM | Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum, 27501 CO-184, Dolores, CO 81323From the Art Market to the Monument, your support makes a difference—donate now! swcocanyons.app.neoncrm.com/forms/summer-2025-1#FourCornersIndigenousArtMarket #IndigenousArt #SupportNativeArtists #IndigenousVoices #IndigenousCulture #CelebrateCulture #COCreatives #COFolkArts #CanyonsOfTheAncients #SouthwestColorado #NativeArtMatters #CulturalHeritage #PublicLands #ProtectWhatMatters #NCL25 #ActForPublicLands #ProtectPublicLands #VisitWithRespect #StewardshipMatters #BLMColorado #ExploreResponsibly #LocalEvents #CommunityCelebration #DoloresColorado #CortezColorado #FamilyFriendlyFun #FreeEvent #swcocanyons #Southwest #Colorado ... See MoreSee Less
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6 DAYS TO GO!We’re just 6 days away from the 2025 Four Corners Indigenous Art Market—an incredible celebration of Indigenous art, culture, and community that we look forward to all year!🌟 Artist Spotlight: Cassandra Tsalate (Zuni Pueblo) 🌟We’re honored to welcome Cassandra Tsalate, a 22-year-old potter from Zuni Pueblo, to the 2025 Four Corners Indigenous Art Market! Cassandra brings deep cultural knowledge and extraordinary skill to her pottery, drawing inspiration from ancestral Zuni traditions and shaping them into contemporary works of art.At 10:30 AM, Cassandra will demonstrate Puebloan pottery techniques, focusing on agricultural and utilitarian ware. Watch her bring to life forms like owl seed pots, water jars, and traditional bowls while sharing insights on the cultural, emotional, and spiritual significance of pottery-making.Cassandra’s passion for Zuni language, agriculture, and intergenerational knowledge shines through every piece—and we’re thrilled that she will also return later this year as the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Summer Artist-in-Residence!Don’t miss the chance to meet Cassandra, see her work in action, and support her powerful role as a cultural bearer for her community.📅 Saturday, June 28 📍 Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum, 27501 CO-184, Dolores, CO 81323 🕘 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM 🎟 FREE and open to all!Celebrate Indigenous art and help protect the land—support our summer campaign! swcocanyons.app.neoncrm.com/forms/summer-2025-1#FourCornersIndigenousArtMarket #IndigenousArt #SupportNativeArtists #IndigenousVoices #IndigenousCulture #CelebrateCulture #COCreatives #COFolkArts #CanyonsOfTheAncients #SouthwestColorado #NativeArtMatters #CulturalHeritage #PublicLands #ProtectWhatMatters #NCL25 #ActForPublicLands #ProtectPublicLands #VisitWithRespect #StewardshipMatters #BLMColorado #ExploreResponsibly #LocalEvents #CommunityCelebration #DoloresColorado #CortezColorado #FamilyFriendlyFun #FreeEvent #swcocanyons #Southwest #Colorado ... See MoreSee Less
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1 WEEK TO GO! | Check out the Event Schedule and plan your visit!We’re just one week away from the 3rd Annual Four Corners Indigenous Art Market at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum!📍 Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMThis is our biggest event of the year—and a celebration of Native artistry, heritage, and the 25th anniversary of both the Monument and the National Conservation Lands!✅ 15+ Indigenous artists selling artwork✅ Cultural demonstrations✅ Live performances✅ Begay's Navajo Tacos✅ Free and open to the public!Many artists are doing live demos and you’ll have the opportunity to buy directly from the creators! Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your love for community. Let’s celebrate together! Support stewardship and culture this summer—donate to SCCA today! swcocanyons.app.neoncrm.com/forms/summer-2025-1#FourCornersIndigenousArtMarket #IndigenousArt #SupportNativeArtists #IndigenousVoices #IndigenousCulture #CelebrateCulture #CanyonsOfTheAncients #SouthwestColorado #NativeArtMatters #CulturalHeritage #PublicLands #ProtectWhatMatters #NCL25 #ActForPublicLands #ProtectPublicLands #VisitWithRespect #StewardshipMatters #BLMColorado #ExploreResponsibly #LocalEvents #CommunityCelebration #DoloresColorado #CortezColorado #FamilyFriendlyFun #FreeEvent #swcocanyons #Southwest #Colorado ... See MoreSee Less
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☀️ Summer’s Here—And the Celebration Continues!Canyons of the Ancients National Monument turned 25 on June 9, and we’re keeping the celebration going all summer long! 🎉To honor this incredible milestone, we’re launching a $2,500 campaign to support the heart of our mission: stewardship, education, and community connection.🌿 Volunteers monitoring over 100 ancestral sites🎨 Cultural events like the Four Corners Indigenous Art Market🧹 Community cleanups that protect this sacred landscapeYour support makes it all possible.💛 Help us honor 25 years of protection by investing in the next 25.swcocanyons.app.neoncrm.com/forms/summer-2025-1#FirstDayOfSummer #CelebrateStewardship #VisitWithRespect #Support #PublicLands #CulturalHeritage #CanyonsOfTheAncients #NationalMonument #Summer #swcocanyons #southwestcolorado #southwest ... See MoreSee Less
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📣 TOMORROW! Don’t miss this special event at Canyons of the Ancients!Join us Thursday, June 19 at 4pm for “Changing Times” — a powerful presentation by Ed Kabotie, a musician, painter, storyteller, and educator from the Tewa village of Santa Clara (NM) and the Hopi village of Shungopavi (AZ).Through personal stories and original songs, Ed will explore the resilience of Puebloan peoples and the enduring lessons they offer for adapting to change in today’s world.📍 Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & Museum🎟️ Free and open to all — no registration required!Come be inspired by music, history, and cultural wisdom.#ChangingTimes #EdKabotie #PuebloResilience #CanyonsoftheAncients #IndigenousVoices #PublicLands #VisitWithRespect #FourCornersEvents #Colorado #FourCorners #Southwest #SouthwestColorado #DoloresColorado #CortezColorado #swcocanyons ... See MoreSee Less
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