Chacoan great-house pueblo built ~1090 CE on a San Juan River terrace west of Bloomfield—originally 275–300 rooms with an elevated tower kiva and plaza great kiva—later remodeled by Middle San Juan people until the 1280s. San Juan County Museum Association operates the museum, excavated ruin walk, and preserved Salmon family homestead as a public interpretive complex on US 64.
Field facts
| Region | San Juan County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.7012, -108.0272 |
| Era | Chacoan construction ~1090–1095 CE; occupation into 1280s |
| Rooms | ~275–300 original rooms (3 stories) |
| Status | NRHP / NM State Register of Cultural Properties |
| Managing org | San Juan County Museum Association (county-owned site) |
| Access | US 64, ~2 mi west of Bloomfield |
| On-site | Museum, ruin trail, Heritage Park homestead |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaAztec Ruins National Monument15.3 km away
- Rec areaHead Canyon OHV Recreation Area17.1 km away
- Rec areaDunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area19.5 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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