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Moon over Cottonwood, Acoma Pueblo

Vegetation is sparse at the top of Sky City's arid mesa. Plants need water, and, historically, water for a family's use was hand-carried up the cliff. Agriculture was only developed in the valley below. This cottonwood tree, its winter-barren branches awaiting spring's arrival, has been nurtured for decades to provide beauty and shade for its human brothers and sisters.

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Vegetation is sparse at the top of Sky City's arid mesa. Plants need water, and, historically, water for a family's use was hand-carried up the cliff. Agriculture was only developed in the valley below. This cottonwood tree, its winter-barren branches awaiting spring's arrival, has been nurtured for decades to provide beauty and shade for its human brothers and sisters.