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    Salinas Pueblo Missions

    National Monument New Mexico

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  • Hazardous Conditions Bring Safety Concerns

    Due to high winds that are common in Central New Mexico during the Spring, portions of the park may be closed for the safety of visitors and NPS staff. Call ahead for the latest status and conditions. Contact the visitor center at 505-847-2585.

Things To Do

Activities

RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES/PARK USE:

Walking the interpretive trail through the missions and pueblos, sight seeing at the three historic sites, visit the museums,picnicking, bird watching and wildflower identification.

Take a moment to explore the Teaching with Historic Places lesson plan and supporting material created to help tell the story of the park. You may access the materials through the Educational Programs link to the left of this box.

Did You Know?

Quarai mission2

Unlike the residents of Gran Quivira and Abó, who mainly spoke Tompiro, the residents of Quaraí spoke Tiwa.