WHAT: Piedras Marcadas Ancestral Pueblo Village Talk & Tour
WHERE: Open Space Visitor Center | 6500 Coors Blvd NW between Montaño and Paseo del Norte at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd.
WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2008 | 10:00 AM - Noon
FEE: Free
CONTACT: Jodi Hedderig | Parks & Recreation Dept., Open Space Division | 505-897-8831 | jhedderig@cabq.gov | www.cabq.gov/openspace.
In 1988, the City of Albuquerque purchased one of the largest known pre-European pueblo villages in the Albuquerque area, protecting it from proposed development. Known today as Piedras Marcadas Pueblo Village, the pottery shards and other artifacts found at the site tell the story of a community that thrived for nearly three centuries and was home for several thousand people at its peak. Although the site is unexcavated, and will remain that way out of respect for the ancestors and descendants of this village, other techniques are used to learn about the people and culture that once drew their breath here.
Principal research archaeologist, Dr. Matt Schmader, will interpret and take you on a tour of this important community on Saturday, June 14 from 10:00 AM - Noon. Check in at the Open Space Visitor Center (6500 Coors Blvd. NW) reception desk. Bring water and dress appropriately for a short hike and full sun exposure. Space is limited. Call 897-8831 to register..
The Open Space Visitor Center is located at 6500 Coors Blvd. NW between Montaño Rd. and Paseo del Norte at the end of Bosque Meadows Rd. The Center is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and closed Mondays. Call 897-8831 for more information or visit www.cabq.gov/openspace/visitorcenter.html
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Jodi Hedderig
Open Space Visitor Center
Open Space Division
Parks & Recreation Department
City of Albuquerque
6500 Coors Blvd. NW
PO Box 1293
Albuquerque, NM 87103
P: 505.897.8831
F: 505.897.0572
www.cabq.gov/openspace/visitorcenter
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