"Living in the clouds ranks as a highlight in the New Mexico desert-and has been for centuries. Just ask the residents of Sky City.

Perched atop a 367-foot-high sandstone mesa with commanding views in all directions, Sky City claims it is the oldest continually inhabited community in North America.

Located 65 miles west of Albuquerque, Sky City dates from 1150 A.D. and is still going strong. Guests are welcome with guided tours starting at the new cultural center in the valley below.

Sky City is a fascinating place to start exploring American Indian country in the Southwest. A window to an ancient world, it is where you'll learn about age-old cultures, hear tribal language and chants, and view ceremonies that carry on ancestral traditions."

Get the Story:
Living In The Clouds In New Mexico's Sky City (Journal & Topics Newspapers 9/16)