Variety of cultural and natural resources including five volcanic cones, hundreds of archeological sites and an estimated 25,000 images carved by native peoples and early Spanish settlers.

First Spanish capitol of New Mexico.

Preserves the second of three forts constructed on the site beginning in 1851; also ruins of the third; visible network of ruts from the old Santa Fe Trail.

Artists' haven, now a historic inn.

Mountain and Cimarron Cutoff routes of Santa Fe Trail joined here.