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.

Quarai Mission In Spring

Quarai Mission in Spring

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

Quarai Mission

An overview of the Quarai Mission, seen from the west.

Stone walls of a roofless building rise into a bright blue sky.

Annular Eclipse Seen From Gran Quivira

An annular eclipse was visible from Gran Quivira in 2012. A special program allowed visitors to experience this amazing celestial event.

An solar eclipse outlines an old stone structure at Salinas Pueblo Missions.

Kivas At Gran Quivira

An overview of kivas at Gran Quivira

A paved path winds through the stone foundations of several old kivas.

An Overview Of The Abó Mission

An overview of the Abó Mission with the convento in the foreground.

Stone foundations of an old mission structure.

Inside The Abó Church

A view inside the Abó Church looking north. A nice carpet of grass is usually present during summer months.

A path through stone walls of an old church.