Visitor Center
Current Center is a converted residence. The internal layout is poor.

Topography
The site is dominated by a steep hill rising off the floor of a semi-arid valley. The major archeological features are located on top of this hill.

Flora/Fauna
Rattlesnakes present in high numbers. Imperative to keep visitors from wandering park grounds. Main vegetative cover is juniper and cholla cactus. No endangered species noted.

Parking
Cars, R/V's and buses share the same lot.

Trails
Crushed limestone trail system. At times very steep. No method to keep visitors from accessing more sensitive areas of the ruins.

Views
Parking/Visitor Center:
 Dramatic view of the Mission ruins.
Site High Point:
 Commanding view of Pueblo/Mission ruins and valley. There can be an uncomfortable exposed feeling especially during hot, cold or storm conditions.
From the Ruins area:
 Good view of the valley floor. There is an uncomfortable, exposed feeling especially during hot, cold or storm conditions.

• Facilities function within surrounding ecosystem minimizing stresses on resources and processes.
• Carrying capacity based on capability and resiliency of natural resources not on physical capacity to contain development.
• Indicator species identified and monitored.
• LIMITS of acceptable environmental change established prior to development.
• Effect of development on resources routinely monitored, evaluated and problems corrected.
• Fragmentation of habitats and loss of biological diversity avoided.
• Transition zones considered and implemented as needed.
• Long term resource protection on regional scale.

• Increase interpretive opportunities
  Increase sense of connection between past and present.
  Articulate impact of older cultures on the land.
  Educate public on importance of not disturbing ruins.
• Emphasize impact of views.
• Institute sustainable growth practices into current site activities. Include these practices in any new construction.
• New construction to follow contours and preserve existing land patterns.
• Trail system should control access to ruins.
• Parking to provide better distinction of car and R/V spaces.
• Renovate, expand or replace existing visitor center.
• PROVIDE for overnight camping.