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QUARAI VISITOR CENTER

POINTS OF INTEREST
April 26, 2025


Red Flag Warning
2025-04-27T21:00:00-06:00

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM MDT TODAY FOR WEST-CENTRAL NM AND THE MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR ALL OF NORTHERN, CENTRAL, AND WESTERN NM DUE TO STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER... .Strong south-southwest winds with very low humidity will lead to critical fire weather today along and west of the Middle Rio Grande Valley. Widespread critical fire weather will then spread to nearly all of northern, central, and western NM Sunday when the strongest winds are expected. Gusts up to 60 mph are likely with single digit humidity along the central mountain chain Sunday with extreme fire weather conditions expected. * AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), North Central Mountains and Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Zones 120 and 122), Upper Rio Grande and Lower Chama River Valley (Zone 121), Sandia and Manzano Mountains (Zone 124), Northeast and Central Highlands (Zones 123 and 125) Sunday afternoon and early evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum values 6 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.


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The Quarai Visitor Center is a must-visit point of interest in New Mexico. This historic site offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of the Native Americans who lived in the area centuries ago. There are many reasons to visit this site, including the opportunity to learn about the history of the area and the people who called it home.

One unique thing visitors can see at the Quarai Visitor Center is the ruins of a pueblo that was once home to the Salinas people. This pueblo was built around 1300 AD and was occupied for over 200 years. Visitors can explore the ruins and see the remains of the kivas, rooms, and walls that were once part of this thriving community.

Another reason to visit the Quarai Visitor Center is to learn about the history of the area. The visitor center has a museum that showcases artifacts and displays that tell the story of the people who lived in the area. Visitors can see pottery, tools, and other items that give insight into the daily lives of the Salinas people.

Overall, the Quarai Visitor Center is a great destination for anyone interested in history, archaeology, or Native American culture. The site offers a unique opportunity to explore the ruins of an ancient pueblo and learn about the people who lived there.

       

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