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Rock art at La Cieneguilla Petroglyph Site near Santa Fe, New Mexico. La Cieneguilla Petroglyph Site
BLM Taos Resource Area
Near Santa Fe, New Mexico
Phone: 505-758-8851
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Hundreds of petroglyphs, dating from pre-contact time and from the Spanish colonial era, can be found along this escarpment above the Santa Fe River. La Cieneguilla Petroglyph Site is also of interest to those tracing the route of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, as the ancient road passed along here as well. The site is part of the BLM's La Cienega Area of Critical Environmental Concern.

Area: 3,556 acres
Elevation: 6,158 feet
Fees: None
Hours: N/A
Visitor Center: No
Facilities: Porti-potty; no drinking water.
Directions:
  • Southwest of Santa Fe, from the intersection of Airport Road and NM 599, continue west on Airport Road for 3.3 miles. There is a gravel parking area on the west side of the road.
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Coordinates: Map Coordinates (NAD83): 35 36.514N; 106 07.233W.
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Rock art at La Cieneguilla Petroglyph Site, near Santa Fe, New Mexico.
 Camping

There is no established camping at this site.

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 Hiking

There are no established hiking trails, other than the foot path that passes along the base of the petroglyph panels.

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