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Aztec Spring" Ruin in the Montezuma X'alley will probably, in the 

 future, become of considerable popular interest, as the owner, 

 Mr. \'an Kleeck. of Denver, has generously oilered the site to the 

 Public Parks Service for permanent care by the L'nited States (iov- 



FiG. 91. — Side view of painted clay drinking 

 vessel witl: liollow handle. Tempoal, \ era 

 Cruz. Courtesv of Drs. Adrian. Staul). and 

 Mr. Aluir. 



ernment. In order to be in a position to give expert advice on the 

 desirability of accepting this generous offer. Dr. Fewkes revisited 

 Aztec Spring Ruin and reports that it is not only one of the largest 

 and most typical prehistoric villag:es of the Montezuma X'alley, Ijut 

 also recommends that it be excavated and repaired. 



