Backwater Draw Archaeological Site and Museum

First occupied by Clovis people about 11,000 years ago.

Getting There & Details

Address
Museum: 5 miles northeast of Portales on US-70Site 5 miles north of Portales on NM-467.
Phone
505-356-5235
Website
www.enmu.edu
Map
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