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.

Pink flowers and green foliage frame the roofless remains of a stone mission.

About 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.

Quick Facts

Location: NM
Designation: National Monument

Operating Hours

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is open 7 days a week year-round except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Summer hours (April 1st - October 31st) for Mountainair Headquarters and Abó, Quarai and Gran Quivira sites are 10:00AM to 5:00PM daily. Winter hours (November 1st - March 31st) are 9:00AM to 4:00PM daily. For Visitor Center Hours for Abó, Quarai and Gran Quivira, please click the Visitor Centers tab below.

Wednesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

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