Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center

Monument · Torrance County

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center

Monument · Torrance County

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69 Ruins Road, Mountainair, NM 87036

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Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center by null

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Explore 17th-century Spanish mission ruins & stargaze  

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69 Ruins Road, Mountainair, NM 87036 Get directions

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69 Ruins Road, Mountainair, NM 87036 Get directions

+1 505 847 2400
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wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom
wheelchair accessible seating

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Sep 3, 2025

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"A notable New Mexico stargazing destination where visitors can stroll among 17th-century ruins with a ranger while taking in the night sky—part of a regional offering that pairs cultural and astronomical experiences." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Gary Griffith

Google
This is one of those things that's a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the trip. The ruins are in pretty good shape and there's plenty of informative signage and printed material to give a good sense of what living here was like. Definitely a highly recommended place to visit . Watch for snakes

Edward K

Google
Great place for a day trip! Please be mindful of rain in the surrounding areas, which will cause a flash flood across the only road in and out. On 6/30/25, I visited Abó and seconds after crossing the low point in the road, a flash flood came through. The road was completely dry beforehand. A storm miles away triggered this flood. I had to wait about 60 to 90 minutes before I was able to cross safely.

Christopher Well

Google
Beautiful ruins in the shadow of the Manzano Mountains. The Abó site is a peaceful place for reflection, discovery, and history. Free admission and ample parking.

Rod Borghetti

Google
It's such a hidden gem I wish I had heard about earlier. Totally worth not just the stop, but actually a trip.

Gregg Friesen

Google
An interesting place with an interesting history. No one in the visitor's center when we arrived but there was signage and access to printed material to explain what we were seeing. Beautiful area.

Jaime T

Google
Visitor center closed during weekday. Very cool site and worth the stop.

Christopher Pipes

Google
Amazing place lost in time. Only a 2-300 acre site but due to its remoteness it’s vast in its overall perspective. Steeped in history going initially 400 years back to the actual mission but the people settling the land in that area go back another 500 years. Worth a slow walk through and wonder back. Enjoy.

EmmaLia Mariner

Google
Nice place to visit; short and nice walk, clean, with nice paths. The signs are informative, and the person who greeted us was very nice. The ruins were interesting and beautiful. I am glad we could bring our dogs as long as they were leashed and we cleaned up after them 😊