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Copyright 2007
San Juan County Museum Association

The "Official" Web Site!

NOW SHOWING!    "Native Words, Native Warriors" and "Tribute to Troops: Memorabilia of Modern Wars"

Welcome to Salmon Ruins!

On a visit to Salmon Ruins You Can... 
... tour an 11th century Chacoan great house;
 see a 19th century homestead;
picnic under a ramada;
investigate replicas of a sweatlodge, hogan, tipi, and pithouse;
visit a museum with ancient artifacts and interesting "new" exhibits;
use a research library specializing in the archaeology and history of the American Southwest;
and browse a unique gift shop and archaeological reference materials.

Ask About...
... Our "Journey Into the Past Tours..."  guided tours of Chaco Canyon and other Sites;
The "Salmon Ruins Museum Occasional Lecture Series:"
Ongoing Archaeological Research;
the annual "Salmon Arts and Crafts Fair;"
or volunteering for interesting projects!

Our Mission

The purpose of this organization shall be:

    To conserve the historic and prehistoric resources, landmarks, remains, and records of the Four Corners Area (primarily the San Juan County of New Mexico and adjacent States and Counties) and to make them more generally known to the public.

    To establish and maintain a museum or museums in the area for the storage, preservation and display of artifacts and records.

    To cooperate with and encourage worthy movements that have as their object the advancement of and interest in the area's historic and prehistoric cultures, native arts and crafts of the southwest, and the advancement of knowledge in the natural history and natural resources of the area.  (San Juan County Museum Association By-Laws, 1996: revised.

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