Enchanted Mesa to the northwest is said to be the ancestral home of the Acoma. The Acoma Museum is near the foot of the mesa. Centuries of artifacts including ancient pottery are on display here. Guided tours of the mesa top may be arranged here. You cannot enter the pueblo without a guide.
Local artists offer their wares for sale outside of the museum.
An excellent companion for field visits to many of the Southwest's Anasazi ruins. An indispensable guide to over 50 sites including 90 photos and 18 maps and diagrams. After vacating the Colorado Plateau, the ancient Anasazi and their descendants have flourished in New Mexico for centuries. The state is also rich in the history of the Spanish Conquistadors. Most fascinating are the places where the two cultures intermingled and clashed.