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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. For more information on the Archaeological Conservancy, click www.archaeologicalconservancy.org/conservancy-protects-25-acre-addition-wells-petroglyph-preserve/



Out of the Limelight, onto the Mesa
From the Women of Distinction series/Rio Grande Sun July 21, 2019
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Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project
P. O. Box 407, Velarde, NM 87582
Telephone: 505-852-1351
Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project - a 501 (c) (3) community Non-Profit
Tax ID Number:  85-0464041 
 
Unless otherwise noted, all photographs are provided by Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project Volunteers
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