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Name: Aztec
County: San Juan
Population: 6378
Region: NW
Profile:

Nestled on a high plateau in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Aztec stretches along the Animas River. Eleven buildings on Main Street and 67 residences are registered with the National and State Register of Historic Places. Architectural styles include Classical Revival (turn-of-the-century), Victorian, Queen Anne, and Free Classic (combination of the Queen Anne style and Colonial Revival style).

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Attractions:

Animas River, Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village, Aztec Arches, Cap Walls Park, Florence Park, Hartman Park, Main Street, Pioneer Park

Nearby Locations:

Angel Peak Recreation Area, Farmington, Jicarilla Apache Reservation, Navajo Lake State Park, Salmon Ruins, San Juan River

Accomodations:

Hotels and Motels: 3; Bed and Breakfast: 1; Total Rooms: 85

Airport: Aztec Municipal Airport
Airport Services: private
Other Information:

Chamber of Commerce:

888-838-9551; 505-334-9551;

505-334-7648

Web: www.aztecchamber.com

E-mail: aztec@digii.net

 
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