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Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument preserves three historic Spanish Catholic missions that were constructed in the Mountainair region between 1622 and 1635.

It was established in 1909 as Gran Quivira National Monument to preserve the ruins of the historic Gran Quivira mission, one of the most celebrated mission ruin sites in the American Southwest and the largest Christian church ruin site in the United States.

Today, the park’s Abó unit also preserves the Mission of San Gregoiro de Abó, while its Quarai unit centers on the Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion de Quarai mission. Several visitor centers and interpretive trails are offered throughout the park, providing historical context and access to ruin sites.

Address: Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, PO Box 517, Mountainair, NM 87036-0517, Phone: 505-847-2585

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