Rio Grande County Museum & Cultural Center

Southeast Colorado


This museum and cultural center features Pueblo and Ute rock art, Hispanic history and early photographs of Monte Vista’s ‘potato row’ wagons loaded high with valley spuds at the turn of the 20th century. Special programs include talks and outdoor excursions led by local historians and naturalists. The museum has information for people who want to visit local rock-art sites.


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