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Chaco Culture National Historic Park (2)
Chaco Canyon contains hundreds of sites documenting its Indian occupation from 5000 B.C. through the early 20th century.
Continental Divide (1)
Elevation 7245 feet.
Dr. Annie Dodge Wauneka (1910–1997)
Dr. Annie Dodge Wauneka (1910–1997) “Legendary Mother of the Navajo Nation” Dr. Annie Dodge Wauneka was elected to the Navajo Tribal...
Fort Defiance
Now in the State of Arizona, but then in the Territory of New Mexico, Fort Defiance was once described as “the most beautiful and...
Fort Wingate
The first Fort Wingate was established near San Rafael in 1862, to serve as the base of Col. Kit Carson’s campaigns against the Navajos.
Gallup (1)
Population – 18,161 Elevation – 6600 ft. Long a major trading center for the Navajo and Zuni Indians living in communities north and...
Gallup (2)
Long a major trading center for the Navajo and Zuñi Indians living in communities north and south of the town, Gallup emerged in 1881...
Gallup (3)
Long a major trading center for the Navajo and Zuñi Indians living in communities north and south of the town, Gallup emerged in 1881...
Manuelito Area
This area contained many Indian pueblos dating from about A.D. 500 to 1325, when it was abandoned.
Navajo Indian Reservation
Occupants of northwest New Mexico since the 16th century, the Navajos today comprise the most populous Indian group in the United States.
Parteras of New Mexico, Emma Estrada (1933–1997)
SIDE ONE: Parteras of New Mexico Historically, the practice of midwifery was essential to the birthing process in New Mexico.
Pueblo of Zuni
The six original Zuñi pueblos were the legendary “Seven Cities of Cibola” sought by Vasquez de Coronado in 1540.