Anasazi Heritage Center Closes Temporarily for Upgrades and new Exhibit
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DOLORES, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Anasazi Heritage Center near Dolores, Colorado, will temporarily close beginning January 18, 2016, through February 16, 2016, for the preparation of a new exhibit and for building upgrades.
“We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this closure,” said Emily Palus, BLM Acting Anasazi Heritage Center Manager. “The building upgrades are vital to securing artifacts while ensuring the public and our employees are safe during construction.”
In addition to building improvements, the BLM curation staff is also creating a new exhibition for the special exhibit gallery featuring prehistoric, historic and modern basketry from the AHC collections and from the Twin Rocks Trading Post.
While the AHC is closed, the public is encouraged to explore Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, and for specific information go to the Dolores Public Lands Center (29211 Highway 184, in Dolores, CO) or go to http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/nm/canm.html. Additionally, the public can access the bookstore online athttp://www.cnha.org/bookstore.cfm or enjoy the bookstores at Hovenweep National Monument and the Moab Information Center.
For more information, call the Anasazi Heritage Center at 970-882-5600 or go to http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/nm/canm/anasazi_heritage_center.html.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.