Crownpoint, NM
Music connected to Crownpoint
About Crownpoint
- • Painter Harrison Begay, known for his Navajo art, was born near Crownpoint.
- • The Navajo Nation Fair, a major cultural event, finds its roots partially in Crownpoint.
- • Trading posts along Route 66 helped establish Crownpoint as a regional hub.
- • Rumors persist of a lost Spanish mine hidden in the surrounding mesas.
- • The uranium boom of the 1970s dramatically altered Crownpoint's economy and population.
- • Named in 1911 for a crown-shaped rock formation, it became a trading center.
- • Approximately 2,500 residents live here, slightly more than a decade ago.
- • At 6,834 feet, the air is crisp and thin, making for stunning sunsets.
- • Government services and Navajo Nation enterprises are major employers.
- • A peaceful, resilient spirit permeates the town, reflecting its rich heritage.
- • The Denver Broncos, roughly 350 miles away, represent the closest NFL team.
- • Crownpoint High School's basketball teams have a history of intense rivalries within the Navajo Nation.
Artists From Crownpoint
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