![]() ![]() Man and hints of spectacular cultural mysteries. Have been recognized worldwide for unique ruins and artifacts left by early Resources, the most famous of which are in Mesa Verde National Park, CrowĬanyon Archeological Center, the Anasazi Heritage Center and others. The area is well known for its tremendous archaeological Local museums and institutions also provide facilities for exploration of the cultural mysteries of the ancient peoples. Many sites are open to the public, and are The region left a rich collection of ruins and artifacts. Thriving cities in the cliffs of Mesa Verde and the thousands of sites throughout More recently, from roughly AD 1 to AD 1300, the Ancestral Puebloans developedĪ fantastic civilization throughout the four corners region. Nomads who lived by hunting game and gathering food plants as far back as 10,000īC. The earliest peoples in the Cortez area were The ethnic diversity is approximately 80% White, 9% Hispanic, and 12% NativeĬortez, Colorado has a wonderfully dry climate with generally mild temperatures for a desert area.Īverage High/Low Temps for Winter 42/15 (Jan)Īverage High/Low Temps for Summer 85/50 (July) It rests on the fringe of the desert at an altitude of around 6200 feet. It is located in the county of Montezuma, whose population is aboutĢ5,000. Salt Lake City (350 miles), Santa Fe (286 miles), and Phoenix (410 miles).Ĭortez, Colorado is a small town, with only a little over 8,000 It is within easy drivingĭistance of several cities, including Denver (382 miles), Albuquerque (275 miles), Where Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico meet. Of Colorado in the area referred to as the Four Corners Area, being the point It is a unique area distinguished by its awe inspiring scenery and rich ancientĬortez, is located in the far southwestern corner Views, but low enough to experience the arid environment of the high desert. Imaginary border between mountain and desert, close enough for high elevation The rugged La Plata and San Juan Mountain Ranges, plainly visibleįrom town, also makes Cortez the Gateway to the Mountains. ![]() It lies only fifteen or so miles from the entrance to this unique One is a Gateway to CanyonĬountry, well named because of its close proximity to the Canyonlands of southern Has been called a “Gateway” to many things. Cortez, located in the southwestern portion of Colorado, ![]()
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