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Aztec Ruins National Monument
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National Register of Historic Places

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Aztec’s first place on the National RegisterListed Oct 15, 1966; only 0 of New Mexico’s 862 listings are older
Listed 1966Aztec
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Aztec Ruins National Monument was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966: the first place in Aztec to be listed. Only 0 of New Mexico’s 862 listings are older. The Register lists it for its historic - aboriginal, native american and architecture, at the national level. The listing covers 27.1 acres.

What it isNational monument in New Mexico, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

Through the years

1923 to today

  1. 1923Built
  2. 1966Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 60 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

1 mile north of Aztec, NM · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Aztec Ruins National MonumentStart here
  2. 2Aztec Ruins Administration Building-MuseumPueblo Revival · Built 1919 · 0.2 mi on
Around it

13 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BHarvey McCoy HouseBuilding0.5 miBMcCoy-Maddox HouseBuilt 18950.6 miBMcGee HouseBuilt 19170.6 miBH. D. Abrams HouseFree Classic · Built 19060.7 miBDaws-Keys HouseHipped Cottage0.7 miBBuilding at 500 White AvenueQueen Anne · Built 19080.7 miBAustin-McDonald HouseBuilt 19100.8 miDChurch Avenue-Lovers Lane Historic DitrictQueen Anne0.9 miBDenver and Rio Grande Western Railway DepotStick Style · Built 19150.9 miBBuilding at 202 Park AvenueSimplified Queen Anne1 miDAztec Main Street Historic DistrictItalianate1 miBD. C. Ball HouseHipped Cottage · Built 19011 miStLower Animas DitchBuilt 18781 mi

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Questions about Aztec Ruins National Monument

Is Aztec Ruins National Monument on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 1966 (Register number 66000484).

Is Aztec Ruins National Monument a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Aztec Ruins National Monument?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.