The natural monuments that define the territories of native peoples in New Mexico.

The wild and explosive past of northwest New Mexico In the America's with David Yetman

Premiered April 01, 2023
The wild and explosive past of northwest New Mexico

New Mexico’s northwestern quadrant has been home to a variety of native peoples. The places they chose to live are a showcase of the powers of volcanoes and erosion. These natural monuments help define the territories these people have chosen and have become symbols for their homelands. Towering volcanic remnants shoot up from the earth while others record disruptive flows of lava.

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In the America's with David Yetman

Hosted by research social scientist David Yetman, explore the landscapes, peoples and history of North and South America — from the coldest towns in Canada to the tropical islands of the Caribbean.

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