Serving as the centerpiece of the Ute Mountain Tribal Park, the 13th-century Porcupine House was one of thousands of surface ruins and cliff dwellings reminiscent of the time of the Anasazi People at risk of decay. Thanks to the dedicated Ute Mountain Tribes people, who have devoted themselves to interpreting and preserving these historic dwellings, the Porcupine House has been stabilized and made accessible without sacrificing its historic integrity. In addition to the restoration, native residents have developed interpretive programs and tours of the dwelling to promote awareness of the archeology and cultural history of the site. Restoration and interpretation of the Porcupine House have brought new income from increased visitation to the site that has contributed to further training and interpretive work and provides new jobs and funding for repair of additional structures. Text and Images courtesy of the National Trust for Historic Preservation |
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