Luminaria de Abó
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument invites you to celebrate the annual Luminaria de Abó on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Celebrate the season with an unforgettable evening among the Ancestral Pueblo and Spanish Franciscan Mission of Abó, where more than 1,000 luminarias will illuminate the centuries-old walls with a warm and festive glow. Enjoy the beauty of this holiday tradition while discovering the rich cultural heritage of Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Visitors are invited to warm up with free hot chocolate and biscochitos, generously provided by the Friends of Salinas Pueblo Missions (FSPM).
To preserve the historic integrity of the Abó Unit, enhance the visitor experience, and manage high attendance, all parking for the event will be in the Town of Mountainair. Complimentary shuttle buses will depart from the Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center located at 105 South Ripley Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036.
For detailed event information, including parking and shuttle buses, please visit Luminaria de Abó - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
ALL event parking for Luminaria de Abó will be located in the Town of Mountainair. No public event parking will be available at the Abó Unit. Please follow directional event signage to designated parking areas in the Town of Mountainair. Please do not attempt to park along roadways, shoulders or closed areas near the Abó Unit.
Latitude and Longitude 34.450141, -106.374484
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Contact Information
Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center
(505) 847-2585
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Event Type
- Other
- Partner Program