Domenici Statement on the Paseo del Norte Extension in Albuquerque
I remain proud of leading the effort to protect the petroglphys, but it was never the intent of Congress for the monument to be a roadblock to Albuquerque’s growth,. Read More
SAGE Council’s intention of “Giving this fight back to the Holy Creator and Holy People”
through the HOMAGE TO THE PETROGLYPHS MARCH was met only because of the strength of all our members and volunteers, allies, and public supporter. Read More
The Petroglyph Fight and Albuquerque's Future Laurie Weahkee, SAGE Council
November 14, 2005
Preserving a Place of Prayer and Culture
When the Petroglyph Monument Protection Coalition formed in 1996, the Petroglyph controversy was primarily seen as an environmental issue. Young Native Americans and People of Color came together to bring to light the spiritual significance of the area. We were determined to let people know that this was not just an environmental issue, but also an issue about our Religious Freedom.
The Petroglyph National Monument, established in 1990 is a 17-mile long escarpment, which holds over 17,000 Petroglyphs, many of which are over 2,000 years old. This area has the largest collection of Petroglyphs on the continent and is considered a holy place to the surrounding tribes and Indigenous people. For generations spanning over two millennia, our ancestors have prayed there because of the significance of the area’s relationship to the volcanoes and the four sacred mountains that surround it.
Petroglyph Research Center
President Clinton's Statements on the Petroglyphs
Tribal Statements
All Indian Pueblo Council / National Congress of American Indians
Read the All Indian Pueblo Council's
Chairman's Statement on Paseo del Norte
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