An Open Book of Human History
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of rugged but beautiful canyon and mesa country as well as evidence of a human presence here going back over 11,000 years. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities.
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Visiting Bandelier Spring 2013
Plan to visit Bandelier between 2/17 and 4/30/13? This page may provide some helpful hints.
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Calling All Photographers!!
Bandelier is holding a photo contest to determine what photograph will grace our 2014 annual pass. If you have a favorite Bandelier photo, enter it.
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Elk - Good for Bandelier?
Prehistoric elk populations in Bandelier were small. Today's elk were reintroduced in the 1960's and may be doing too well.
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The Effects of Las Conchas Fire
On June 26, 2011 the Las Conchas Fire began just west of the park. It grew into the largest fire in New Mexico history and burned >60% of the park.
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A Post Fire Hike In Frijoles Canyon
Frijoles Canyon after the 2011 fire/floods is much different than in the past. A photographic look shows the impacts/rebirth/continuing flood danger.
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Las Conchas Fire: It Could Have Been Worse
Las Conchas Fire affected Bandelier NM, nearby towns, the National Laboratory, and burned homes but could have been worse. Find out what helped.
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Too Smart For Their Own Good?
Not everyone likes coyotes but they play an important role in our food chain, keeping rodents populations in check and highways cleared of roadkill.
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American Pika: At Bandelier?
You might not expect to find this cute little relative of the rabbit in Bandelier but they are found in the park's highest elevations.
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Did I Hear You Say Big Ears?
Abert's Squirrel are best distinguished by their tufted or tasseled ears, but that is not the only thing that is unique about them.
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Did You Know?
Scorpionweed gets its name from the shape of the flowers, which unfold like a scorpion's tail as they prepare to bloom.