Taylor Ranch in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Protection of Petroglyphs - Cliff Base Trail

Boca Negra Canyon

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 26, 2021

1. Protection of Petroglyphs - Cliff Base Trail Marker

Inscription.

Boca Negra Canyon
Cliff Base Trail
Authentic petroglyphs are valuable and irreplaceable cultural resources that provide us with insight of the prehistoric civilizations that once thrived here. Protecting these cultural treasures is a responsibility for each and every one of us. Over the years desecration of these petroglyphs is evident as firearms damage, theft, painted and carved graffiti is clearly visible. Unfortunately these images are forever damaged as there are no long-term reliable ways to cover up or remove modern vandalism to the petroglyphs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 35° 9.696′ N, 106° 43.151′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Taylor Ranch. Marker is on Cliff Base Trail east of Atrisco Drive NW. The marker is along the Cliff Base Trail at Boca Negra Canyon. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albuquerque NM 87120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rio Grande Style - Cliff Base Trail (a few steps from this marker); Petroglyph Placement - Cliff Base Trail (a few steps from this marker); Desert Varnish - Cliff Base Trail

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(a few steps from this marker); Petroglyph Meanings - Cliff Base Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Formation of Basalt - Cliff Base Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Estimating Petroglyph Age - Cliff Base Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Reasons for Petroglyphs - Cliff Base Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Petroglyph Orientation - Cliff Base Trail (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 26, 2021

2. Protection of Petroglyphs - Cliff Base Trail Marker

The marker is next to a vandalized set of petroglyphs.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.