Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is located at the foothills of the Manzano Mountains. Once, thriving American Indian trade communities inhabited this remote area of central New Mexico. Early in the 17th-century Spanish Franciscans found it ripe for their missionary efforts. Though, by 1677 the entire Salinas District was depopulated of both Indians and Spaniards.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Glenn FulferPhone Number: 505-847-2585
Entrance Fees: Free
Sights: Manzano Mountains; Pueblos
Important Dates
Established as Park: December 18, 1980By The Numbers
Acres: 1,071.00Highest Point: Manzano Peak (10098 feet)
Annual Visitation: 32,996 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :34.264722 / -106.066667 (map it)
State: NM
Nearby Big City: Mountainair, NM
Gateway Communities: Claunch, NM; Mountainair, NM; Corona, NM; Willard, NM; Coyote, NM; Luna, NM
Nearby Airports: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Green Features
Has Shuttle System? : NoHas Volunteer Program? : No
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In Detail
Animals A typical visit to Salinas Pueblo Missions may seem quiet and sometimes may give you the feeling that there is no life, but besides the abundance of birds, especially at Abó and Quarai, you may e ... read more.
Camping Campgrounds Camping within Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument or on private land surrounding the ruins is not allowed. Manzano Mountain State Park is the closest public campground to the Monum ... read more.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: When were the mission churches built? A: The mission churches that are preserved in Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument were mostly built in the early seventeenth century, with some work tak ... read more.
Just For Kids Junior Ranger Program The Junior Ranger programs introduce each monument to young explorers. The program entitled "The Quest for Gran Quivira" includes the following topics: Surveying the Landsc ... read more.
Natural World Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, located in central New Mexico comprises 3 units: Abó, Quarai, and Gran Quivira with elevations ranging from 6100 to 6600 above sea level. Vegetation is ... read more.
Planning Your Visit Operating Hours & Seasons Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is open all year. Summer hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day): 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Winter hours (rest of the year): 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 ... read more.
Plants Like a dependable water source, plants are an important factor when people and animals choose a place to live. At Salinas Pueblo Missions there is an abundance of plant life. Perhaps you will see a ... read more.
Sights to See Nearby Attractions Petroglyph National Monument White Sands National Monument ... read more.
Salinas Pueblo Missions In Depth
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