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National Monument · NM

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

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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Photos

Pink flowers and green foliage frame the roofless remains of a stone mission.
Quarai Mission in Spring
Stone walls of a roofless building rise into a bright blue sky.
An overview of the Quarai Mission, seen from the west.
An solar eclipse outlines an old stone structure at Salinas Pueblo Missions.
An annular eclipse was visible from Gran Quivira in 2012. A special program allowed visitors to experience this amazing celestial event.
A paved path winds through the stone foundations of several old kivas.
An overview of kivas at Gran Quivira
Stone foundations of an old mission structure.
An overview of the Abó Mission with the convento in the foreground.
A path through stone walls of an old church.
A view inside the Abó Church looking north. A nice carpet of grass is usually present during summer months.

Activities

  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store