There are many days when we just need a quick getaway, just
something to amuse us for an hour or two until we need to be somewhere
else. When in Albuquerque, NM the Pueblo
Montano Open Space is exactly that. This
area of Albuquerque suffered an accidental fire n 2003. The fire burned approximately 100 acres of
bosque (pronounced boss-K and means forest) at this site. Firefighter Mark
Chavez helped fight the blaze and then brought new life to the devastated
cottonwoods in the form of sculpture.
Over ten trees were transformed into
images depicting local wildlife, characters from local folklore and other
themes. One piece is a tribute to the firefighters who conquered the fire,
symbolically represented by a defeated dragon. The name Pueblo Montaño honors
the ancient pueblo village known to have existed here from about AD 1300 to
mid-1400. The sculptures at this park
are incredibly well done and the picnic area is well maintained with public
restrooms available. Did you forget to
bring something to do while you are sitting there enjoying the mile-high
air?
Don’t worry there is a small free-library
exchange box on site where you can borrow a book and just relax and watch the
equestrians trail riding in the background. Looking for something a little more
strenuous or just looking to fill the day? Pueblo Montano is right on an
extensive trail system so you can go for a hike or break out your mountain bike
and head off on an adventure. Pueblo
Montano has dedicated ADA and equestrian parking areas and plenty of
interpretive educational signage
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