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So Much to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico, was founded in 1660, with grants of land more than 100 families of the Spanish Duke of Alburquerque. Today it is one of the jewels of the land of enchantment.

We return to the first story by visiting Petroglyph National Monument, west and north of the city. The monument represents thousands of petroglyphs, which are images engraved on rocks of basaltic lava. Most of these petroglyphs were made there are 400 to 700 years by the indigenous Pueblo people. Some might go back to 2000 to 3000 years. Others are of the modern era of Hispanics and explorers frequently.

Three sections are available for viewing for the visitor. The area most popular Boca Negra Canyon. This space is managed by the city and there is a small entrance fee, if someone is at the door. Three course lengths vary from five to fifteen minutes, allowing the visitor to see hundreds of these petroglyphs. Some of these drawings are the human form, shaman, various animals of the region, and geometric designs. Watch Out for rattlesnakes and keep on the trails.

A mile south of the center visitors is Rinconada Canyon, which has a two and a half-mile roundtrip between the rocks. This trail is not paved.

Further north Piedras Marcadas Canyon petroglyphs more.
There is no fee to the National Monument and hiking tours are self. Brochures on trails and petroglyphs can be purchased at the visitor center.

Fourteen miles north of Petroglyph National Monument is Coronado State Monument. It is located on Rte 550 just outside Bernalillo. State Park to celebrate two important events. The first is the Pueblo of Kuanua, begun in the 1300s. The 1500s brought more than 1,200 rooms in buildings up to four storeys. The entrance is through the roof of the adobe houses. They have been used as storage areas, kitchens and living quarters in general. The building was built around open courses, in which were cast Kivas. The Kivas served as chambers of ceremony, almost like SWEATHOUSE. Here, men could have visions and dreams. Some were round Kivas and other squares. They were decorated with many icons, paintings on the walls, depicting the life of the people and their dependence on elements, particularly rain. Some of these icons can be seen in the visitor center.

The Kuauans were both hunter-gatherers and farmers who raised the three sisters (corn, beans and squash). Located near the Rio Grande River, the site was perfect for irrigation.

In 1540, the event has occurred which has changed the lives of people Kuau. An army of Spanish soldiers, led by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado camped near Kuau. Their goal was to find the seven cities of gold, rumors abound. Instead, they commandeered the Pueblo and the fact Kuau pay tribute to the Spanish Government. They had to give fifty percent of their proceeds to the government. The rehabilitation of indigenous brothers and asked labor from them, and eventually take the children to be raised in good Spanish citizen. They have undermined the stability of the pueblo and essentially destroys its function.

In 1680 the natives revolted after 100 years of oppression. Natives of many of the Pueblos of New Mexico has up and attacked the settlers, churches, and the garrison soldier. They drove the Spanish back to El Paso. Settlers and farmers did not return for twelve years. Probably this is when the Pueblo was abandoned Kuau.

A good aspect may emerge from the Pueblo revolt. The Spanish policy of forced labor or poorly paid work has changed. No longer were Native subjected to this form of quasi-slaves. This had a great effect on the treatment of indigenous San Antonio, Texas, missions and other missions that have been trained.

Today Coronado State Park preserves and celebrates these events. The Kiva is under reconstruction. gateways with kiosks describing the life of the Pueblo population. Many foundations are visible. The staff is very friendly and instructive.

Travel east on Rte 550 and it turns into Rte 165. Cross and up Placitas Sandia Mountain. Changes in nicely paved road gravel. It is closed in winter due to snow and water flooding. Unfortunately, the signs said the road was closed. Why go there? high in Mountain is perhaps the oldest dated cave colony in North America. More than 27,000 years humans hunted the woolly mammoth in the Sandia Mountains. There no human remains, but the archaeological objects found in the cave have been carbon dated. A small parking Trailhead ten minutes foot. This leads to Sandia caveman. Bring a flashlight. There are also some tight squeezes in the same cave.

Visit the New Mexico Museum Natural History and Science for a great experience. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of the earth and life on the planet. Major exhibitions Development of the dinosaurs. Some movies are breath taking. The animation is the higher rate. Experience "A bad day in the Cretaceous" an animation video of a meteor K 10, which struck the Earth near the Yucatan Peninsula. The crater is still there today. Fires devastation and eliminates 75% of the fauna on the planet. It marked the end of the Cretaceous period. also take a period of six minutes in Travel time machine, which takes you back 75 million years that today is New Mexico. Other pieces include gemstones, the caving experience (dry cave, damp cellar, and living in a cave). Many interactive exhibits keep visitors invested in information. Also available at the museum for additional fees are a planetarium and a theater Dynamax with different films. Spend at least two hours in the museum to see the primary fair.

A short walk away is the Museum of turquoise. This is another gem. This museum shows everything you need to know on turquoise. How it is formed. Where it is extracted. How to know the different qualities and value of turquoise. You spend about an hour to see the museum. It also contains a lapidary workshop with all the tools to cut, polish, and grade of stone. The exhibition includes stones from around the world. When you leave the museum, the output is in a flower shop, located behind the store turquoise. You can buy jewelry beautiful turquoise too.

Twenty-five miles North-East is the jewel of the final day before reaching the giant pearl. This is Tinkertown. This museum presents the life work of J. Ross Ward, a master sculptor. Although we watched television, he carves a city full of western and a circus with a big top and a runway show face. Click a button animates many of the pieces. Tinkertown What makes this fun is humor Ward put in each room. He signed with Corny sayings, people doing unusual things, and just live life in the old West. It has a display of the entrepreneur: "Be nice to the undertaker. It is the last you drop. "It is complete with a hearse drawn by horses and demons and angels flying in the sky. A final oddity about the museum is the wall: glass bottles held together with mortar (interesting).

Now the Giant Gem: Sandia Crest. Sandia Crest overlooking Albuquerque at an elevation of 10,678. Albuquerque is at 5,000 feet. There are two main ways to get to the top. The first is the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, one of longer those of the world at 2.7 miles long. During the month of April the maintenance work remains closed. In the other direction up the mountain is by car, bike or hike. We chose to conduct the mountain on a paved road. The road climbs nearly six thousand feet in fourteen miles. The temperature in Albuquerque at that time was 79? F and 49? E summit with a strong breeze. Even in late April, there was snow on the ground. Felt almost like if I was back in Chicago. The views are breath taking. At the top of the mountain is a souvenir shop and a small restaurant.

The old town section is quite nice. San Felipe de Neri was the cornerstone of the site since 1706. Homes, shops and restaurants built around the square with narrow streets. In Central Plaza is a gazebo and two replica guns from the period of War of the Civil Guard of the esplanade.

The Museum of Art Albuquerque History is two blocks from the old city. The museum features permanent and traveling exhibitions. The permanent exhibition includes 400 years of history in the region. The exhibition has been on the Alvarado Hotel in Albuquerque, who was a Prime Minister Harvey House at the time.

Nearby is the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. The center has a museum with display cases for many different pueblos. Everyone has their performances of arts and crafts and history of the Pueblo. On weekends, the court, Aboriginal dancers demonstrate some of their dances. The center has a large store and a restaurant.

AAA Book says that the Rio Grande Zoo in Albuquerque is a gem. They are underestimating the fact. The zoo is a precious jewel, not to be missed. The format is friendly with on many benches for resting. The animals seem be treated well. The landscaping is wonderful. The zoo is definitely five stars. Animals must be somewhat happy, even in their confinement, because the white rhino have been put on a show for us adults. A docent said they had good chance for reproduction at the zoo. Lions, tigers and other big cats were like their cat thing: taking a nap. Many pieces are also animals of the water. Sometimes I wonder if I was in an aquarium rather than a zoo.

About the Author

John and Maggie Pelley are Geriatric Gypsies. Both of us are retired from the rat race of working. We are full-time RVers, who ran away from home. We began our travels on the East Coast and, like the migrating birds, seek the warmth of the seasons. No more shoveling snow in Chicago. We have discovered volunteering with the National Park System. During our travels we have found that each town has a story to tell: some are more interesting than others. Both of us enjoy good listening music as we go. John has a CD he has recorded of Native American flure music. We have learned that RVing has a learning curve. We want to pass on some advice the help others avoid this trecherous curve. Life is an adventure. We are living it to the utmost.

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