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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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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.
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Salinas Main Visitor Center Headquarters Facility
During the summer season (May 1 through October 31), the Main Visitor Center in Mountainair is open daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. During the winter season (Nov 1 through April 30), the Main Visitor Center in Mountainair is open Thursday-Monday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. A 14-minute park movie is shown, on demand, at the headquarters. The visitor center includes a museum, restrooms, and gift store. All park sites closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Abó Visitor Center Facility
The Abó Visitor Center includes a bookstore and restrooms. There is a short trail through the 17th century Mission of San Gregorio de Abó, and another short trail around the Spanish resettlement structures. During the summer (May 1-October 31), the visitor center, trails and restrooms at Abó are open daily 9:00am-5:00pm. During the winter (November 1-April 30), the Abó Visitor Center is open Thursday-Monday 9:00am-4:00pm. Trails and restrooms are open daily from 9:00am-4:00pm.
Quarai Visitor Center Facility
The Quarai Visitor Center includes a museum, restrooms, and a bookstore. A small parking lot makes mid to large RV turnaround difficult. Please park in the gravel lot on hill above the parking lot. During the summer (May 1-October 31), the trails, restrooms, and visitor center are open daily from 9:00am-5:00pm. During the winter (November 1-April 30), trails and restrooms are open daily from 9:00am-4:00pm. The Quarai Visitor Center is open Thursday-Monday from 9:00am-4:00pm.
Gran Quivira Visitor Center Facility
The Gran Quivira Visitor Center includes restrooms, museum, and a bookstore. There is ample parking, and the large parking lot allows for easy RV turnaround. During the summer (May 1-October 31), trails and restrooms are open daily from 9am-5pm; the visitor center is open Thursday-Monday from 9am-5pm. During the winter (November 1-April 30), trails and restrooms are open daily from 9am-4pm. The visitor center is closed from Nov 1-February 28; it is open Fri-Sun from 9-4pm March 1-April 30.
