For Immediate Release: April 25, 2007 
Contact: Victoria Atkins 970-882-5610 or Denise Adamic 303-239-3671

 Volunteers Needed for Anasazi Heritage Center

The Anasazi Heritage Center is looking for motivated people to provide visitor information and help maintain the museum’s grounds.  Volunteers serving as Front Desk Hosts orient visitors to exhibits, the ½ mile trail to Escalante Pueblo, and give information about Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Maintenance volunteers help with various tasks outside including weed management, watering, and other duties associated with maintaining the property.  Volunteers usually work one 4 hour shift a week either in the morning or afternoon.

Benefits include attending field trips, meeting new people, attending special programs, events, and workshops.  If you are interested or would like to learn more please contact Victoria Atkins at 882-5610.

The Anasazi Heritage Center, located 3 miles west of Dolores, is a museum for interpreting the history and culture of the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, Trail of the Ancients, and the Four Corners region.  The Center’s films, exhibits, and educational programs explore archaeology, local history, and Native American lifeways.  The museum houses over three-million artifacts and includes a hands-on Discovery Area, permanent exhibits, and numerous changing special exhibits.  A $3 admission fee is charged for adults, 17 and under and Golden Pass holders are free.  Special events are made possible through visitor donations and entry fees under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.  For more information, call the Center at (970) 882-5600.

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