The Wells Petroglyph Preserve
The Wells Petroglyph Preserve was created in 2007 when Katherine Wells donated 156 acres on Mesa Prieta to The Archaeological Conservancy. Katherine purchased the petroglyph- rich land on the mesa in 1992. She had the vision for a preservation and educational effort for Mesa Prieta and the determination to develop a program dedicated to its protection. Even now, after her land has been given to The Archaeological Conservancy, Katherine continues to envision and work towards further endeavors to protect the mesa.
Today the Wells Petroglyph Preserve, overseen by The Archaeological Conservancy and managed by the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project, is made available to the public by docent-led tours and in various other ways, including special fund-raising events. For information about tours on the Wells Petroglyph Preserve and other associated activities, please see related links on this web page.
In December, 2014, an additional 25 acres were added to the Wells Petroglyph Preserve by The Archaeological Conservancy, bringing the total acreage to 181 acres. Please see: MORE
Today the Wells Petroglyph Preserve, overseen by The Archaeological Conservancy and managed by the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project, is made available to the public by docent-led tours and in various other ways, including special fund-raising events. For information about tours on the Wells Petroglyph Preserve and other associated activities, please see related links on this web page.
In December, 2014, an additional 25 acres were added to the Wells Petroglyph Preserve by The Archaeological Conservancy, bringing the total acreage to 181 acres. Please see: MORE
Tours on the Wells Petroglyph Preserve
**New in 2018 - tours are now available every Wednesday and Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. Limited to 12 participants - registration required.
We are behind launching our new reservation system (sorry!) - please use the private tour form below and indicate the date and day of your preferred visit. Tickets are $35 / PP (ignore the pricing on the form for Wednesday and Saturday tours) **
We are behind launching our new reservation system (sorry!) - please use the private tour form below and indicate the date and day of your preferred visit. Tickets are $35 / PP (ignore the pricing on the form for Wednesday and Saturday tours) **
Private Tours
Group Tours
Native American Tours
Special Fundraising Tours
For the last several years, special fund-raising tours have been held on the
Wells Petroglyph Preserve. These tours, offered to a small number of people, include special amenities such as a gourmet lunch, token gifts and special attention from the staff and volunteers of the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project. The most popular of these tours is the Flute Player Tour held in the fall at Katherine Wells' home above the Rio Grande.
Please see 2017 Flute Player Tour
Wells Petroglyph Preserve. These tours, offered to a small number of people, include special amenities such as a gourmet lunch, token gifts and special attention from the staff and volunteers of the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project. The most popular of these tours is the Flute Player Tour held in the fall at Katherine Wells' home above the Rio Grande.
Please see 2017 Flute Player Tour
HERE
General Information about all tours:
* Directions to the Wells Petroglyph Preserve and tour information will be sent to you
upon confirmation of your paid reservation.
* The tours cover extremely steep and rugged terrain.
* Tours on easier terrain are available by special arrangement.
* Hats and water are a must. Walking sticks, boots or sturdy shoes are strongly
recommended.
* Bring your camera and/or binoculars! Photos are for your personal enjoyment but
cannot be used for publication of any kind including, but not limited to, social
networking websites.
* Six tour routes are available.
* Tours last for two hours.
* Children under ten and pets are not permitted.
* Please be advised that once Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project has confirmed
your reservation, a portion of your tour fee is non-refundable. Occasionally tours are
rescheduled for unavoidable reasons such as weather, safety, trail conditions, illness
or other emergency needs. In the event of such a cancellation, you will have two
weeks to rebook your space on a future tour. After that time, please consider your
tour fee a donation to MPPP- we thank you!
* No tours are scheduled on the Wells Petroglyph Preserve on the following holidays:
New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving and the day following and Christmas.
* Please consider contributing more to support our award-winning education
programs.
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