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Santa Fe, New Mexico: Prairie Dog Palace (Gone)

A family of prairie dogs in a pit coexisted with a pottery and artisan business in an outdoor plaza -- until they were removed in March 2018.

Jackalope Mercado

Directions:
Jackalope Mercado. South side of Cerrillos Rd at Clark Rd.
Hours:
March 2018: Prairie dogs were removed.
Status:
Gone

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Prairie Dog Palace

Prairie dogs have been moved to the Midwest about two weeks ago.

[Jennifer, 04/24/2018]

Prairie Dog Family.

Prairie Dog Palace at Jackalope's Mercado

A mound of dirt in a pit houses a family of prairie dogs in the middle of an artisans' market. Also has working glassblowers and way too much southwest yard art. On Cerrillos, the main shopping drag in town.

[tenkism, 09/21/2013]

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