Cochineal-The Color of Power

Cochineal-The Color of Power 

Unravel the history of how a humble inset, used in the Southwest for Centuries, became one of Spain's most valuable exports and painted the world red. 
Refreshments provided by the Amigos de Cerrillos Hills State Park. This program is hosted at the park visitor center, 37 Main Street Cerrillos.

Date: Sunday, July 21, 2024

Time: 2:00pm

Location: Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center, 37 Main Street, Cerrillos, NM

Cost: Donations Welcome

Park: Open every day from sunrise to 9PM. Park entrance is 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Road 59. Permit fee is $5 per vehicle exact cash or check and due upon arrival at the self-pay station. Park trails map here or at the entrance.

Visitor Center: 37 Main Street at the corner of 1st and Main in Cerrillos Village. Open Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm and by appointment. Call 505 474-0196.

Event Information

Location: Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center, 37 Main Street, Cerrillos, NM

https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/cerrillos-hills-state-park/

Cost: Donations Welcome

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