3. Salmon Ruin
Is a large Anasazi ruin
constructed during the late 11th century. In addition to the ruins, there
is the Salmon homestead, heritage park, and museum. The heritage park exhibits
numerous prehistoric and historic reconstructed dwellings. The museum provides
an overview of Anasazi history and displays some of the materials recovered
from excavations by Eastern New Mexico University between 1972 and 1978.
Salmon Ruin is located just west of Bloomfield, approx. 10 miles south
of Aztec. |