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Blackwater Draw Locality No. 1

Highway 467, Portales, NM
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Ranked #2 of 2 attractions in Portales
2.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: National Historic Landmark...can view active archeological digs
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Clovis, New Mexico
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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I am thoroughly disgusted with Blackwater Draw Locality No. 1. The "visitor center" is a rather small house-like structure with one main room. There aren't any authentic artifacts from the archaeological site on display. There are a few bones on display. I was quite disappointed that there weren't any dinosaur bones. The bathrooms are very small and look like they... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2011
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If you are looking for a lot of flash, and your mind is on vacation you may be bored. If you want to learn about our past, and have (or think you might have) any interest in archaeology, you'll enjoy Blackwater draw. There are two parts, a museum, and the dig site, located a few miles from the museum. Your... More

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Midland, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2010
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This is a significant site in the history of American archeology that advanced our scientific knowledge of man's presence in North America. There are actually two parts to the Draw. There's a museum by the football stadium--and it's OLD, MUSTY, and confusing, Though there's some good information here, you have to ferret it out yourself. ENMU should, in my opinion,... More

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