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Albuquerque west on I40 Laguna, Acoma, Zuni. Gallup, Window Rock, Canyon de Chelly, Mesa Verde. Durango (take the train to Silverton), Taos via Chama (if your timing is right you get the Aspens in gold),Taos Pueblo, High Road from Taos to Santa Fe (lunch or dinner at The Compound on Canyon Road), Albuquerque.

WARNING WARNING WARNING

Taking photographs on Indian Reservations can lead to your arrest. There are NOT always SIGNS prohibiting photography, in fact no signs announcing you are on reservation land. You are supposed to KNOW these things. Of course, as long as you have paid for the guided tour at Acoma (let us say) everything is peachy.

Zuni: Permits for photography, sketching and video recording are available at the Visitor Center, located at Tribal Headquarters

Acoma: Photography permits, tours and guides are available at the Sky City Cultural Center & Haak’u Museum at the base of the mesa

San Ildefonso: Permits for non-commercial photography, sketching and recording are available, except during ceremonials, at the visitor’s center

Laguna: Please note that photography, sketching and audio/video taping are generally not allowed on Laguna land. Ask any of the village officials (try and find one) if permission can be granted for a limited scope or area.
THE WORST in my experience!!!

Taos: The pueblo levies admission, parking and photography and videography fees. Any sketching, painting or commercial photography requires advance written approval.

Having done my rant for the day, the photo opportunities are worth almost any agrivation encountered.