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Petroglyph National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
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Location	Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
Nearest city	Albuquerque, NM
Area	7,532 acres (3,048 ha)
Authorized	June 27, 1990
Visitors	114,428 (in 2011)
Governing body	National Park Service

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Petroglyph National Monument stretches 17 miles (27 km) along Albuquerque, New Mexico's West Mesa, a volcanic basalt escarpment that dominates the city’s western horizon. Authorized June 27, 1990, the 7,236 acre (29.28 km²) monument is cooperatively managed by the National Park Service and the City of Albuquerque. The western boundary of the monument features a chain of dormant fissure volcanoes. Beginning in the northwest corner, Butte volcano is followed to its south by Bond, Vulcan, Black and JA volcanoes.

Petroglyph National Monument protects a variety of cultural and natural resources including five volcanic cones, hundreds of archeological sites and an estimated 24,000 images carved by Ancestral Pueblo peoples and early Spanish settlers. Many of the images are recognizable as animals, people, brands and crosses; others are more complex. Their meaning was, possibly, understood only by the carver. These images are the cultural heritage of a people who have long since moved into other areas and moved on through history for many reasons. The monument is intended as a protection for these lands and sites from and for visitors to see and appreciate for generations to come. The National Monument is managed in a manner that allows recreational use.

Stupa controversy

In 1989, at least a year prior to the National Monument's establishment, a Tibetan Buddhist stupa was built and consecrated on what was then private land owned by Harold Cohen and Ariane Emery. The National Park Service subsequently used eminent domain to seize this land and make it part of the Monument, over the owners' objections. The stupa was not removed, but all buildings on the land were razed.

On June 10, 2010, the Superintendent of Petroglyph National Monument sent an email stating that "[w]hile soils are being stockpiled nearby for the future construction of an amphitheater, the National Park Service has no plans for the Stupa."^[3] This contradicts verbal information given by at least one park ranger at the Monument.^[4] The Monument website was also updated to describe the construction projects and clarify that the Stupa was not to be demolished.

Other Controversies

Suburban development is now another enemy of the Petroglyph Nation Monument site. The city of Albuquerque NM succeeded with their plans to build a 4 lane highway directly through the site itself. The 2.7-mile project implemented a much needed transportation corridor while enhancing the natural surroundings and minimizing the roadway footprint. For example, creative additions such as using a short concrete masonry unit retaining wall that mimics the black basalt rock in color and texture was used, along with various pieces of public art along the roadway. The boulders with inscribed petroglyphs were relocated, so none were destroyed. ^[5] ^[6] The issue was featured in the documentary, Reclaiming Their Voice: The Native American Vote in New Mexico & Beyond.

References

^ "Listing of acreage – December 31, 2011" (XLSX). Land Resource Division, National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-05-14. (National Park Service Acreage Reports)
^ "NPS Annual Recreation Visits Report". National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-05-14.
^ News from stupa owner
^ Blog posting by "The Reformed Buddhist"
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^ Article describing the Controversy

External links

[area-1] "Listing of acreage – December 31, 2011" (XLSX). Land Resource Division, National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-05-14. (National Park Service Acreage Reports)

[visits-2] "NPS Annual Recreation Visits Report". National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-05-14.

[3] News from stupa owner

[4] Blog posting by "The Reformed Buddhist"

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[6] Article describing the Controversy

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 ==Other Controversies==
-Suburban development is now another enemy of the Petroglyph Nation Monument site.  The city of Albuquerque NM succeeded with their plans to build a 4 lane highway directly through the site itself.  The 2.7-mile project implemented a much needed transportation corridor while enhancing the natural surroundings and minimizing the roadway footprint. For example, creative additions such as using a short concrete masonry unit retaining wall that mimics the black basalt rock in color and texture was used, along with various pieces of public art along the roadway and a footbridge over the road were installed.  The boulders with inscribed petroglyphs were relocated, so none were destroyed.  <ref> [http://www.wilsonco.com/projects/transportation/paseo_del_norte]</ref> <ref>[http://www.sacredland.org/petroglyph-national-monument/ Article describing the Controversy]</ref>   The issue was featured in the documentary, [[Reclaiming Their Voice: The Native American Vote in New Mexico & Beyond]].
+Suburban development is now another enemy of the Petroglyph Nation Monument site.  The city of Albuquerque NM succeeded with their plans to build a 4 lane highway directly through the site itself.  The 2.7-mile project implemented a much needed transportation corridor while enhancing the natural surroundings and minimizing the roadway footprint. For example, creative additions such as using a short concrete masonry unit retaining wall that mimics the black basalt rock in color and texture was used, along with various pieces of public art along the roadway. The boulders with inscribed petroglyphs were relocated, so none were destroyed.  <ref> [http://www.wilsonco.com/projects/transportation/paseo_del_norte]</ref> <ref>[http://www.sacredland.org/petroglyph-national-monument/ Article describing the Controversy]</ref>   The issue was featured in the documentary, [[Reclaiming Their Voice: The Native American Vote in New Mexico & Beyond]].
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