Monday, November 14, 2005

Give Homage to the Petroglyphs

From the Sage Council:

Stand With Us!

March to Give Homage to the Petroglyphs

As the City of Albuquerque commemorates its tricentennial, a celebration of our multicultural heritage, it simultaneously begins construction of the Paseo Del Norte road extension through the Petroglyph National Monument, a Native American sacred site.

SAGE Council asks your participation in a March to Give Homage to the Petroglyphs, to commemorate those who have fought this 10-year struggle and to acknowledge the difficult work of sacred sites protection here and elsewhere.

WHEN: Sunday, November 20th, 2005

TIME: 1:00pm - 4:30pm

WHERE: The March begins at Pueblo Montano Park at the entrance to the bosque open space, off Montano just east of Coors.

The March will culminate with a rally at the Petroglyphs with speakers, prayers and song.


Code of Conduct

This action is our way of offering respect, honor and homage to the Petroglyphs.
We ask that people remember this is a spiritual event that is open to all people
of any race as long as they come in peace.

  1. We will respect the diversity of all people who join us giving homage to the Petroglyphs.
  2. Families are encouraged to join us.
  3. No Drugs or Alcohol is allowed.
  4. No violence – don’t engage in confrontations or arguments with bystanders not involved in our effort to give homage to the Petroglyphs

It will be cold!
Bring warm clothing, chairs and good walking shoes.

Elders and Disabled Allies
There will be a limited amount of parking right near the rally site. Please let us know if you will need this information.

Transportation will be provided back to Pueblo Montano Park. Restroom services available.

See www.sagecouncil.org for a map, and other information.

See you all there I hope.


--marjorie