Aztec Ruins National Monument will be hosting a summer solstice sunrise observation. Visitors will be able to observe the sun rising in alignment with the north wall of the Aztec West great house just before 6:00am. After this, visitors will be invited to enter the Great Kiva to observe a shaft of sunlight shine through a doorway on the east side of the kiva as it travels across the west wall and aligns directly with a niche in the wall. Local artist and educator Travis Jensen will be performing Indigenous flute music inside the Great Kiva during the observation; he will speak with visitors about his instruments and the songs he plays after the observation. Park staff will open the park entrance gate at 5:30am. Visitors should park in the visitor center parking lot, and staff will direct them into the site. The park grounds will remain open after the event. This event is free of charge and does not require reservations. Please call (505) 334-6174 with any questions.
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