"Of such character are the ruins of the Pueblo Bonito, in the direction of Navajo, on the borders of the Cordillaras, the houses being generally built of slabs of fine-grit sandstone, a material utterly unknown in the present architecture of the north. Although some of these structures are very massive and spacious, they are generally cut up into small, irregular rooms, many of which yet remain entire, being still covered with the vigas, or joists, remaining nearly sound under the azoteas of earth; and yet their age is such that there is no tradition which gives any account of their origin." —Josiah Gregg, "Commerce of the Prairies," 1844.

The notes with each photograph are from different sources, some trail guides, others from books.

From original color negatives taken in July, 1971 and 1974 with a Rollie and a 35mm camera.

I plan to revisit in September, 2006.

More images to come.

Gallery created, 9/2/2006.