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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.

Physical Address:

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

105 South Ripley Avenue

Mountainair, NM 87036-0517

Mailing Address:

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

PO Box 517

Mountainair, NM 87036-0517

contact-details

Phone Number: 5058472585 Voice

Email Address: sapu_interp@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

Reach 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 Highway) from the north, take I-40 east from Albuquerque to NM 337, drive south 47 miles (76K) to junction with NM State Highway 55. Proceed right (west) on Hwy 55 about 16 miles (26 K). Turn right on Highway 60 and proceed one block to HQ. Information on the ruins & surrounding area is available here.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Headquarters, Abó, Quarai, and Gran Quivira

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.

Exceptions:

Veterans Day (November 11, 2025 - November 11, 2025)

Juneteenth (June 19, 2026 - June 19, 2026)

Independence Day (July 4, 2025 - July 4, 2025)

Independence Day (July 4, 2025 - July 4, 2025)

Labor Day (September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025)

Labor Day (September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025)

Columbus Day (October 13, 2025 - October 13, 2025)

Columbus Day (October 13, 2025 - October 13, 2025)

Veterans Day (November 10, 2025 - November 10, 2025)

Closed - Thanksgiving Day (November 25, 2025 - November 25, 2025)

Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 2025 - November 23, 2025)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

Closed - Christmas Day (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

Closed - New Years Day (January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026)

New Years Day (January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026)

Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. (January 19, 2026 - January 19, 2026)

MLK Day (January 20, 2026 - January 20, 2026)

Washington’s Birthday (February 16, 2026 - February 16, 2026)

Presidents' Day (February 16, 2026 - February 16, 2026)

Memorial Day (May 25, 2026 - May 25, 2026)

Memorial Day (May 26, 2026 - May 26, 2026)

Weather Information:

Salinas 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 90°F/32°C with cool evenings. The months of June-September often have thunderstorms. Flash flooding may occur in the area. Abó is especially prone to road closures as a result. Spring highs average 75°F/24°C. Fall temperatures are a little cooler. High winds often occur, which may result in trail closures.