Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance fosters awareness and appreciation of the landscape and cultural heritage of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument through collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management.

Dear Friends,

As we embrace the season of thankfulness and giving, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for this incredible community. Your support empowers us to preserve, protect, and celebrate the cultural and natural heritage of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.

This month, we also celebrate National Native American Heritage Month, honoring the rich culture, traditions, and achievements of Indigenous people across the United States. At SCCA, we are deeply committed to fostering awareness and appreciation for the vibrant cultural heritage of the region. From our Four Corners Indigenous Art Market to cultural demonstrations and educational programs, we remain inspired by the invaluable contributions of Native artists, storytellers, and knowledge keepers.

During this season of giving, I hope you’ll also consider supporting SCCA with these two important opportunities:

• Giving Tuesday on December 3rd, a global day dedicated to generosity.
• Colorado Gives Day on December 10th, with Early Giving already underway!

Every donation makes a direct impact on our efforts to preserve the cultural sites, traditions, and landscapes of the monument. In the spirit of giving, I invite you to contribute to our general fund to ensure we can continue our vital work.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we are preserving the legacy of Canyons of the Ancients for generations to come.

With gratitude,

Markleigh Swanson
Executive Director
Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance

Note from the Board Chair

November 2024

With Thanksgiving in mind it seems appropriate to share some
simple thoughts. Me? What am I thankful for?

I'm thankful that we in Southwest Colorado and all those who visit
from nearby and abroad, have the Canyons on the Ancients National Monument to enjoy. I'm thankful that local individuals, agency representatives and elected officials had the insight to nominate and designate this monument back on June 9, 2000 for management of over 176,000 acres with the highest known archaeological site density in the United States. I am thankful that we all can explore the incredible resources that exist out there.

I'm also thankful to be able to serve on the Southwest Colorado
Canyons Alliance board of directors, and to have others dedicated
enough to give their time and serve on the board with me. I'm
thankful for the volunteers for the Cultural Site Steward Program and other activities to help us to accomplish the tasks and activities. I'm thankful that we have a dedicated Executive Director, Site Steward Program Manager, and tour guides that do the real work to achieve our goals.

I'm thankful that we are establishing good relationships with members of some of the 26 traditionally associated Tribal and Pueblo members who are helping us to interpret the resources and educate the public. 

Finally, I'm thankful for you, the members of Southwest Colorado
Canyons Alliance, whether you volunteer for us, visit the monument
frequently, or perhaps have never visited it, but you believe in the
value of protecting those sensitive resources. Thank you for your
support and contributions to make our organization successful.

Best regards,
Don Hoffheins 
Board Chair, Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance

Upcoming Events

• December 6th: Luminaria Night 

More ways to help!

Bequests

Leave a Lasting Legacy

Consider making a lasting impact on the preservation of the Canyons of the Ancients by including Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance in your will or estate planning. Your bequest, whether large or small, will help protect these treasured landscapes and their cultural heritage for future generations.

 

If you haven’t created a will or are thinking of updating it, now is a great time to consult with your attorney or financial advisor to ensure your wishes are clearly expressed.

 

If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out. 

 

 

City Market Community Rewards

Your purchases at City Market can generate donations for Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance. It’s easy to enroll in the Community Rewards Program. 

 

 

 

Simply visit this link: https://www.citymarket.com/i/community/community-rewards

Follow the directions on the page and select Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance either by name or use this code, WM546;

Don’t have a City Market loyalty card? No worries. New Users can easily create an account! This just requires some basic information, a valid email address and a loyalty card number or phone number.

 

REMEMBER, you must scan your registered City Market loyalty card or use the phone number that is related to your registered City Market loyalty card when you checkout for each purchase to count. Thank-you!

 

Thank you for supporting Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument!

Thank you for your support!*

Thank you to our members and supporters who donated between September 1 and September 30, 2024. 

We appreciate your support!

City Market Community Rewards
Colorado Creative Industries
Ross & Maiya Gralia
Christina Myers
Richard & Janet Wheeler


  Deep Gratitude to our Sustaining Members

Thank you for providing SCCA with a steady stream of support!

Steve Barker
Melisss Blackwell
Ken Boucher
Caroline Brown & Tom Ferrell
Chris & Lou Burkett
Tris & Bruce Downer
Terri Helm
Erik Hendrickson
Don & Nancy Hoffheins
Diane McBride
Vincent Miller
Gregory Munson
Marcie Ryan
Cynthia Sadler
Michael Stillman
Markleigh Swanson
Carol Taylor & Cliff Giffen
John Thyfault
David & KD Umbarger

Thank You to our current Corporate Sponsors and Grant Funders!

 

 

 

 

 

Visit Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
For more information about visiting CANM go to this link.