https://www.nps.gov/sapu News releases from Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/news031126.htm Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:01:00 EST Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is excited to host special programs on March 28, 2026, to celebrate the monument’s paleontology and fossil discoveries. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/news031126.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/news012226.htm Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:52:00 EST Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is preparing to conduct a prescribed burn at the Gran Quivira Unit to remove mechanical thinning piles. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/news012226.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/news080625.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:34:00 EST Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is excited to be hosting Joyce Geier as this year’s Artist-in-Residence! https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/news080625.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/news051425.htm Wed, 14 May 2025 10:57:00 EST From Monday, May 19 through Thursday, May 22, the Church, Convento and sections of the interpretive trail at the Abó Unit will be closed. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/news051425.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/news-051325.htm Tue, 13 May 2025 08:37:00 EST Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is honored to host a dedication ceremony to unveil the new wayside exhibit featuring George salaS pastel painting celebrating the extraordinary story of Sôr María. The dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 3:00PM at the Gran Quivira unit. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/news-051325.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/exploring-the-story-of-salinas-pueblos-jumano-tompiro-sor-maria-de-jesus-de-agreda-and-spaniards.htm Sat, 03 May 2025 08:01:00 EST The Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is hosting a presentation by Jumano member Bill Martinez Acosta, highlighting the Salinas Pueblo Missions, the Jumanos' influence on trade, Sor Maria's story, and the Spaniards' impact on New Mexico's cultural and demographic landscape, emphasizing the interconnectedness of cultures. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/exploring-the-story-of-salinas-pueblos-jumano-tompiro-sor-maria-de-jesus-de-agreda-and-spaniards.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/announcing-application-cycle-for-salinas-artist-in-residence-program.htm Fri, 02 May 2025 12:20:00 EST The Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is launching an Artist-in-Residence Program, a partnership between the park and Friends of Salinas Pueblo Missions (FSPM). The program aims to encourage public support for the park's care, preservation, and educational opportunities. The selected artist will create a visually appealing photo portfolio showcasing the park's cultural and natural resources, including its pristine dark skies. The program will run from July 7 to August 8, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/announcing-application-cycle-for-salinas-artist-in-residence-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/special-thank-you-to-sapu-volunteer-donna-deiner.htm Thu, 01 May 2025 20:00:00 EST National Volunteer Month in April recognizes and encourages volunteers, with Donna Deiner, a long-term volunteer at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, making significant contributions since 2010. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/special-thank-you-to-sapu-volunteer-donna-deiner.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-presents-bark-in-the-park.htm Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:00:00 EST Salinas Pueblo Missions will kick off its B.A.R.K. Ranger Program on March 22nd at 9:30 AM at the Quarai Site. This program educates participants on B.A.R.K. Ranger principles, such as picking up pet waste, keeping pets on a leash, respecting wildlife, and hiking safely. The program is offered throughout the year and can be accessed at four visitor centers. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-presents-bark-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/2024-07-23-sapu-air-mmac-young-arts-club.htm Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:20:00 EST Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is excited to be hosting the Manzano Mountain Art Council (MMAC) Young Arts Club (YAC) as this year’s Artists-in-Residence! The park congratulates YAC members Ada Rosenfield, Cartrell Smith, Samaria Smith, Margarita Caldwell, Malakai Fulfer and Adora Overholser and welcomes them to Salinas Pueblo Missions! SAPU looks forward to a great summer ahead working with this year’s artists-in-residence! https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/2024-07-23-sapu-air-mmac-young-arts-club.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/quarai-climate-assessment.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:24:00 EST Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument will be conducting a Spanish Mission Climate Vulnerability Assessment of the Quarai Mission Church to determine its climate change vulnerabilities and develop recommendations for future mitigation/adaptation strategies for any vulnerable areas of the Church. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/quarai-climate-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/kathy-faz-garcia-selected-as-superintendent-of-salinas-pueblo-missions.htm Wed, 15 Nov 2023 02:39:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announces the selection of Kathy Faz Garcia as superintendent of Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/kathy-faz-garcia-selected-as-superintendent-of-salinas-pueblo-missions.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/the-largest-luminaria-event-in-central-new-mexico-returns-december-2nd.htm Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:13:00 EST – Enjoy a magical evening celebrating holiday traditions among the historic remnants of Abó at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Sponsored by the Friends of Salinas Pueblo Missions, Luminaria de Abó is scheduled for December 2, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM when more than 1,000 traditional luminarias will set the landscape aglow. In the unlikely event of inclement weather, the event will take place on December 9, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/the-largest-luminaria-event-in-central-new-mexico-returns-december-2nd.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/2022-luminaria-de-abó.htm Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:31:00 EST The Luminaria de Abó returns on December 3rd, 2022 from 3:30 pm-7:00 pm after a three-year pause. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/2022-luminaria-de-abó.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/2021-economic-impacts-from-salinas-pueblo-missions-national-monument-released.htm Sun, 03 Jul 2022 06:38:00 EST Tourism to Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument creates $3.3 million in Economic Benefits. Report shows visitor spending supports 35 jobs in local economy. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/2021-economic-impacts-from-salinas-pueblo-missions-national-monument-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted.htm Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:31:00 EST Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument will follow suit of the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands on lifting fire restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/bark-ranger-day.htm Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:45:00 EST Stop by the picnic area at Abó between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm to complete the Bark Ranger activity book and to be sworn in as an official Bark Ranger at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/bark-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/stage-ii-fire-restrictions.htm Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:12:00 EST As a result of the extreme fire danger. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented starting April 29th, 2022 and are in effect until rescinded. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/stage-ii-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/superintendent-baldwin-selected-as-the-recipient-of-the-2021-regional-professional-achievement-in-archaeological-management-award.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:43:00 EST Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is proud to announce our Superintendent, Lisa Baldwin, has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Regional Professional Achievement in Archaeological Management Award. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/superintendent-baldwin-selected-as-the-recipient-of-the-2021-regional-professional-achievement-in-archaeological-management-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/2021-sapu-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:41:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 26,982 visitors to Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument in 2020 spent $1,617,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 24 jobs in the local area and had a cummulative benefit to the local economy of $2,111,000. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/2021-sapu-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-national-monument-2020-visitation.htm Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:37:00 EST Visitation numbers for Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument during 2020. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-national-monument-2020-visitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-national-monument-announces-new-superintendent.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2020 06:38:00 EST National Park Service Regional Director Mike Reynolds announced the selection of Lisa Baldwin as superintendent of Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-national-monument-announces-new-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-national-monument-implements-stage-2-fire-restrictions.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2020 10:09:00 EST Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, June 1, 2020, which will be in effect until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-national-monument-implements-stage-2-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-national-monument-is-closing-in-accordance-with-latest-health-guidance.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:51:00 EST Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument will be closed as of March 22, 2020 until further notice in order to help stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus. All of the visitor centers, museums, trails, ruins, and bathrooms will be closed. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-national-monument-is-closing-in-accordance-with-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-national-monument-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:32:00 EST Based on national, state, and local guidance, all four visitor centers, museums, bookstores are temporarily closed for the safety of our staff and visitors. The trails are open from 9am-5pm daily. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-national-monument-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/artist-in-residence-2020.htm Fri, 07 Feb 2020 04:48:00 EST Come join us in New Mexico! https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/artist-in-residence-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/call-for-artists.htm Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:54:00 EST Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is excited to announce that a new wayside exhibit is planned for Gran Quivira. We are looking for one artist who will capture the story we would like to tell on that exhibit. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/call-for-artists.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/first-annual-citizenship-ceremony-at-salinas-pueblo-missions-welcomed-15-new-us-citizens.htm Tue, 18 Oct 2016 07:18:00 EST On October 13, 2016, 15 new Americans took their Oath of Allegiance and became U.S. citizens in the 17th century mission ruins of Quarai. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/first-annual-citizenship-ceremony-at-salinas-pueblo-missions-welcomed-15-new-us-citizens.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-nm-announces-designation-as-ida-dark-sky-park.htm Tue, 11 Oct 2016 07:41:00 EST Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument holds event at Gran Quivira to celebrate designation as an IDA Dark Sky Park. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-nm-announces-designation-as-ida-dark-sky-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-announces-designation-as-ida-dark-sky-park.htm Tue, 11 Oct 2016 07:04:00 EST Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument celebrates designation as an IDA Dark Sky Park. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/salinas-pueblo-missions-announces-designation-as-ida-dark-sky-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/20160425-tourism-creates-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 25 Apr 2016 05:45:00 EST "Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument welcomes visitors from across the country and around the world," said Acting Superintendent Patrick Malone. https://www.nps.gov/sapu/learn/news/20160425-tourism-creates-economic-benefit.htm