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CERRILLOS HILLS HISTORIC PARK







THE CERRILLOS HILLS SEEN FROM THE NORTHEAST

CHHP from Northeast


A telephoto view from a location on the south side of Santa Fe, looking southwestward at the historic Cerrillos Hills 9 miles in the distance. Mt. Chalchihuitl and Turquoise Hill are both sites of prehistoric turquoise mines. For details please see A Guide to the Park.

The city of Albuquerque is 50 miles away, immediately beyond the crest of Sandía Mountain.

The hills from other angles: from the NW (from the right side of this view) - from the opposite side (from the SW.)





This website is maintained by the Cerrillos Hills Park Coalition
and is dedicated to the creation, enhancement and stewardship
of an historical, recreational, and cultural open space in the
Cerrillos Hills, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA



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This page last revised 1 June 2007