It's so close to civilization now, but somehow you feel quite removed from "the now" traversing along the Rio Grande. The Tiwa Pueblo of Kuaua is facsinating and staff were great guides. More

This is def worth a look. You couldn't spend all day there but is worth the visit More

The best part of this monument were the salvaged kiva murals -- although I worry that they are not being kept in the best preservation conditions. I thought the museum was good but the ranger there that day was a bit lackadaisical. Answered our questions but talked loudly on the phone about his personal problems. The trail through the ruins... More

I visited Coronado State Monument late on Sunday afternoon, June 27, 2011. For $3 I had another great experience related to the pueblo Indian culture of Northern New Mexico. The park attendant was very friendly and advised me what and how to see the monument. In particular she had me hurry to the reconstructed kiva since you can only enter... More

The entrance fee to the monument and ruins is $3.00. There is a small "museum" with artifacts and photos. After viewing what's in the room you walk outside on a little self-walking tour. You can view the ruins and along the path there are plaques showing pictures of the pueblos and information. It's really interesting and rather short. We probably... More

This monument gets lost amongst the flock of people going to the nearby casino but if you would like to see a good example of a Native American kiva close to Albuquerque then this is a good place for you. The monument sits on a low bluff overlooking the Rio Grande bosque and has a small museum with good exhibits... More