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Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
National Monument · NM
Tucked away in the middle of New Mexico you’ll find Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Its three distinct sites offer a glimpse into a unique time in history—a time entrenched with cultural borrowing, conflict and struggles. These sites continue to stand as reminders of the Spanish and Pueblo peoples’ early encounters and prompt exploration of today’s interactions among different people.
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Hours Exceptions
NoteThanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; New Year's Day
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good4 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available15 activities
Park Name
InfoSalinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoNM
Phone
Info5058472585
sapu_interp@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoSalinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is open 7 days a week year-round except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Hours for the Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center and Abó, Quarai and Gran Quivira Units are 9:00AM to 5:00PM daily, year-round. For Visitor Center Hours for Abó, Quarai and Gran Quivira Units, please click the Visitor Centers tab below.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Abó Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Gran Quivira Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Headquarters Visitor Center
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Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Archeology, Ruins + 35 more
Weather Info
InfoSalinas Pueblo Missions is located at an elevation of 6100-6500 ft (1860-1980 m) in an arid climate. Average annual rainfall is about 15 inches. Winters can be cold and snowy. Summer highs are above 9
Getting There
InfoReach the Mountainair Headquarters by taking I-25 south from Albuquerque to Belen, then NM 47 diagonally to US 60, then east 21 miles to Mountainair. To travel the historic highway route (Turquoise Hi
Location
Info34.3542° N, -106.2050° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website