Chiles & Shards at Pueblo Blanco

Our annual celebration of archaeology and cuisine of New Mexico will be held at Pueblo Blanco, in the Galisteo Basin about 35 minutes south of Santa Fe. This secluded site is owned by the New Mexico State Land Office and private landowners who have graciously given us permission to hold this event. The site features about 1500 rooms organized around eight plazas, reservoirs, and petroglyphs. Portions of the site were excavated in 1912 by Nels Nelson and the University of New Mexico is currently carrying out research on the site and its environs. The adjacent clay quarry has supplied raw materials for ancient potters, modern artists, and brick manufacturers. The event will consist of scheduled site tours, overland hikes, pottery demonstrations by both archaeologists and Native American potters, and lunch. Tour options will range from moderately strenuous site and rock art tours to strenuous back country hikes that also include important rock art. Tickets will be $95 per person and can only be purchased through the Museum Foundation. Contact Info: A detailed program with tour options and times will be published in the May FOA Newsletter. Reservations can be made anytime by calling the Museum Foundation (505-982-6366, ext. 112). Cost is $95 per person.