GEO-TOURISM FAIR

This past weekend I had the privilege of taking part in the Four Corners Geo-Tourism Fair at Sky City Cultural Center and Haak'u Museum.

"Sky City Cultural Center and Haak'u Museum rich in cultural architecture, serves as the reception center and museum for visitors to the Pueblo of Acoma. It is the gateway to Acoma “Sky City”. Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico is more than just a tourist destination. It's part of New Mexico's cultural heritage, as the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in North America and the 28th Historic Site designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Acoma history is also the story of the Southwest, from its initial role as the home to the Anasazi people, to the thirteenth century founding of the Pueblo, which is still alive and well as a community and touchstone for Native Americans in the area and nationwide."     http://www.acomaskycity.org/home.html

It was a weekend of history, culture, heritage, environment and preservation. It was an exciting time. A part of the weekend included a tour of the Acoma Pueblo.


Christa Romme took some photo's of local dancers, the church and a statue that stands outside the Center.

 

The City of Aztec has participated in the Geo-tourism Fair as well as the Four Corners Regional Geotourism MapGuide council for the last three years.  Geotourism MapGuide also includes a website: A travel guide to the places most respected and recommended by locals. Take a look this website is an excellent resource for trip planning in the Four Corners.  http://www.fourcornersgeotourism.com/

Be sure to check out our new tourism facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/aztecnewmexico?ref_type=bookmark 

 

www.fourcornersgeotourism.com/

SUMMER TIME IN AZTEC

Whether you’re a lifelong local or a welcome visitor there is plenty to keep those smiles shining brighter than the hot New Mexico sun this summer right here in beautiful Aztec. A true family-friendly community, the programs and fun for the kids are already up and running and soon you will be too! If you happen to be here at the right time, you’ll have the opportunity to keep those young scholars sharp for August with the incredibly fun Summer Reading Program at the Aztec Public Library. This free program is easy to register for by going to www.aztecpubliclibrary.org or simply by stopping by the library at 319 Ash Street. For the hot days, you can take those little balls of energy for a “cool” experience at the Splash Park located at 200 N. Park Ave in Minium Park. There is no fee to participate and will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. If you’re interested in reserving a park for a get together, that information can be found at http://www.aztecnm.gov/parks/department.htm. More Public Park related fun is the free movie in the park that is hosted at dusk in Minium Park by the AHS Keyclub. Viewers are encouraged to bring their own blankets as it can get a bit chilly at night, and there will be a concession stand available. The summer schedule is as follows: June 6^th Frozen; June 13^th The Croods; June 27^th Epic; July 11^th Despicable Me 2^nd; July 25^th Monsters University; and August 8^thFinding Nemo. The schedule for this as well as the free lunches can be found at the City of Aztec Municipal Government Offices Facebook page, or by clicking the following link https://www.facebook.com/aztecnewmexico. While the activities for the kids in Aztec are abundant, there are also many events coming up that are perfect for the whole family! Fiesta Days is just around the corner with Bennett’s Amusements Carnival starting up on June 5-8 at Riverside Park where the Fiesta Days Celebration will also be taking place on June 7^th. For a full schedule of events you can visit the Aztec Chamber of Commerce at http://aztecchamber.com/index.php/newsletter. Fiesta Days is one of the annual community events that takes place here in Aztec, for a complete list of events and information visit the Aztec Tourism Website at http://www.aztecnm.com/events/local.htm or call or stop by the Visitor Center at 110 N. Ash St Aztec, NM 505-334-9551.