The whole family will enjoy spending a day exploring the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, which is located near Mountainair, approximated 75 minutes from central Albuquerque. The monument safeguards the ruins of three separate Spanish missions which were established in the early 1600’s. There is a central Ranger Station which can give you all the information you need to explore the three sets of ruins at your own pace, but if you call them in advance you can arrange for a very informative ranger-led tour. There are also educational ranger programs for the kids (and adults) and, best of all, there is no entrance fee to visit the monument, where you will learn about centuries of Spanish and Pueblo culture and history.

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Mountainair, NM 87036, Phone: 505-847-2585

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