Aztec East Tour

On Sunday, August 24, Aztec Ruins National Monument will offer a Ranger-led tour of the Aztec East great house. Aztec East is a mostly unexcavated great house in an area that is normally closed to the public to protect the fragile archaeological resources. The tour is l......More

On Sunday, August 24, Aztec Ruins National Monument will offer a Ranger-led tour of the Aztec East great house. Aztec East is a mostly unexcavated great house in an area that is normally closed to the public to protect the fragile archaeological resources. The tour is limited to the first 15 participants who sign up. The program will begin at 9:30am at the Visitor Center, and last approximately 1 – 1 ½ hours. Participants should arrive 5-10 minutes before the program start time. Participants will be walking about ½ mile on uneven dirt and woodchip surfaces during the tour. The trail is not wheelchair accessible. We recommend sturdy walking shoes, plenty of water, and sun protection. Food and beverages other than water are not allowed on this trail. Pets are not allowed. Participants should be at least 9 years old. Call the Aztec Ruins visitor center at 505-334-6174 to reserve a space.

Cultural Adornment Workshop with Venaya Yazzie

Sign up now for a lecture and workshop by Venaya Yazzie: Adornment in the Southwest Via Turquoise and Earth: Indigenous Perspectives on Cultural Landscape

Indigenous Cultural Arts Festival

On Saturday, September 13, Aztec Ruins National Monument will host the 2025 Indigenous Cultural Arts Festival starting at 10am. This free, family-friendly event will feature diverse artists from various Southwest nations. Artists will be demonstrating their techniques a......More

On Saturday, September 13, Aztec Ruins National Monument will host the 2025 Indigenous Cultural Arts Festival starting at 10am. This free, family-friendly event will feature diverse artists from various Southwest nations. Artists will be demonstrating their techniques and selling their original creations. From contemporary to traditional, artists will feature pottery, jewelry, basketry, and more. This event will also feature dances throughout the day from the MaaTuu Dance Group of the Santa Clara Pueblo, Champion Hoop Dancer JaiP'o Harvier from the Pueblo of Pojoaque, and The Next Generation Dancers of the Acoma Pueblo. This event will also feature a cooking demonstration from Diné cook book author Alana Yazzie, and a storytelling presentation from Eldrena Douma of the Hopi Tribe and Laguna Pueblo. Make sure to mark your calendars for this FREE event of community, art, and culture on September 13th, 2025. The visitor center and trail through the Aztec West great house will be open to visitors, as well. Whether it's for a few hours or 30 minutes, we'd love to see you there! Please call (505) 334-6174 with any questions. This event is supported by the Chaco Culture Conservancy and Western National Parks.