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πŸŽ’Cultural Tour Guide πŸ¦” Showcasing Northwest New Mexico's Legacy πŸΎπŸŒ„ Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness, Shiprock, Chaco Culture National Historical Park

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Sunday #stunday at sunset. πŸ—£ (Petrified tree stump in the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness)

20.10.2025 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Out here in the Valley of Dreams, the area telling a story older than memory. Each tour reminds us that we’re not just walking through history, we’re walking with it.

I’m third to right with my other guide Gilbert. Check out our tours @navajotoursusa.com

#HumansofBluesky #newmexicotrue

16.10.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Birthday party bound after work!

19.09.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Summer rains in the San Juan Basin create the perfect moment to travel. The quiet escape you've been looking for with epic clouds, glowing light, and surreal landscapes. ✨️

14.09.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Alien Throne, Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Navajo Wilderness.

Alien Throne, Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Navajo Wilderness.

Trading the noise for nature this Sunday.

23.06.2025 02:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We don’t just hike here. We listen. We remember, where wild horses roam in the hoodoos of Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah.

13.05.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The etched lines of Bisti, timeless

11.05.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Needed to grill. Got our teenagers gathered (voluntarily, shockingly) and gave my wife a well-earned break.

07.05.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Chetro Ketl north wall at Chaco Canyon.

Chetro Ketl north wall at Chaco Canyon.

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Rising four storied levels, 600+ rooms, the 11th-century marvel Chetro Ketl's north wall.

#IndigenousHeritage

05.05.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prickly pear cactus will be blooming soon. East humidity has entered the SW region.

04.05.2025 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We'll take this April snow. #nmwx

20.04.2025 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hoodoo formation moonlit from left to right in the San Juan basin in northwest New Mexico.

Hoodoo formation moonlit from left to right in the San Juan basin in northwest New Mexico.

Evening Moon, Twilight Hike

10.04.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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These cracked, round rock formations are called the Cracked Eggs in the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness.

Special effects courtesy of erosion and millions of years of drama.

#HatchThisWay #RockingTheWilderness

08.04.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Leaving New Mexico is one thing but returning? That’s soul work. The colors just don't shine, they sing. The land doesn’t just feel familiar, it wraps around you. It teaches, it remembers, and it never forgets who you are, no matter how far you’ve wandered.

06.04.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Currently en route despite the weather. See you there!

Possibly getting stuck 16 miles in, but hey, adventure doesn’t begin until my tires give up, right? #nmwx

05.04.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Na’azΓ­sΓ­ Bito’ (Gopher Spring) Cuba, New Mexico 9:40 a.m. #nmwx

05.04.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Aways a special time when our kids come home for spring break and we can reconnect and share our traditions. Our kids are back from San Jose, and they’re excited to enjoy our traditional foods again. We welcome all our children home, surrounded by the strength and protection of our sacred lands.

27.03.2025 06:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🌟🌌 My ancestors understood the celestial sky, wove its meaning and ceremony into their lives. Archaeoastronomy doesn’t just confirm this, we’ve always known it, our oral traditions have always told it.

The Chaco World has alignment, intention, and precision. And the cosmic expanse backs it up. 🌌 ✨️

24.03.2025 04:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants Amazon.com: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants (Audible Audio Edition): Robin Wall Kimmerer, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Tantor Audio: Books

"As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. She learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi...consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers."
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12.03.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Off to Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Navajo this morning, hoping to catch the Alien Throne with a fresh dusting of snow. ❄️ #nmwx #WinterWonderland #NewMexicoMagic

08.03.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photography in the San Juan Basin in Northwest New Mexico of rock formations in the Upper Cretaceous period of strata.

Photography in the San Juan Basin in Northwest New Mexico of rock formations in the Upper Cretaceous period of strata.

During our outing this week with photographers, "Get lower to capture the tiny mushrooms at the base." #NaturePhotography

06.03.2025 22:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Snow has finally reached Cuba, NM, hope our wipers aren’t older than our last oil change!
#nmwx 2:00 p.m. 1/29/25

29.01.2025 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A ball of sandstone concretion pitted from water and wind erosion found in the the Bisti Badlands.

A ball of sandstone concretion pitted from water and wind erosion found in the the Bisti Badlands.

25.01.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image shows a list of most popular non-phone cameras by users in 2024, and most popular cameras overall.

Image shows a list of most popular non-phone cameras by users in 2024, and most popular cameras overall.

2024 results are in from @Flickr 'Year In Review'! πŸ“Έ No surprise...our travel guests favored the #1 non-phone camera on the list. As for me, I used #4 non-phone camera all year. What about you?

24.01.2025 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2024 Year in Review | Flickr A look back at the highlights, insights, and trends in the world of photography in 2024.

What year would you upload from if you were a time traveler? β³πŸ“Έ

πŸ˜‚"...all #Flickr users CHECK YOUR DATE SETTINGS to avoid upsetting the temporal scientific community...snaps dated 03/16/9095 or 04/27/1524, metadata...sparks debate about existence of time travelers." flickr.com/year-in-revi...

24.01.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New coffee option opens at the Albuquerque International Sunport ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New food vendors have been unveiled as the Albuquerque International Sunport continues its renovation projects, but now, travelers will have another option when it comes to caffeine. Dunkin’ has opened its newest Albuquerque location in the airport, and it is open daily from 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. The airport’s Dunkin’ is located […]

The #ABQSunport getting more food vendors each month since the revamp. 🌟 Travelers can now choose vegan cuisine, Piñon Coffee, Dunkin, and classic New Mexican dishes like Laguna Burger, Sadies, and Steel Bender Brewyard. www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/co...

23.01.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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23.01.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post-hike hikers taking a selfie at the Bisti Badlands sign at the trailhead.

Post-hike hikers taking a selfie at the Bisti Badlands sign at the trailhead.

A hiker meandering through four meter tall hoodoos in Bisti Badlands.

A hiker meandering through four meter tall hoodoos in Bisti Badlands.

Post-hike with new friends and a four-legged champion who wagged his way through the whole day! 🐾 High spirits and great company.

23.01.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We’ve streamlined office processes with it βœ… but our tours remain powered by genuine humans. πŸ––πŸΌπŸ˜Š

19.01.2025 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Six days of integrating AI tools into our business led to insights on using AI for the Navajo Nation...can Navajo Chapters adapt or create models for economic innovation? And so many more use case questions.πŸŒ€πŸ‡

Image credit: #Grok

18.01.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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