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The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"Tucked away in the middle of New Mexico you’ll find Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Its three distinct sites offer a glimpse into a unique time in history—a time entrenched with cultural borrowing, conflict and struggles. These sites continue to stand as reminders of the Spanish and Pueblo peoples’ early encounters and prompt exploration of today’s interactions among different people.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/sapu/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=34.5972&b_tl_lng=-106.3818&b_br_lat=34.2557&b_br_lng=-106.0727","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Salinas%20Pueblo%20Missions%20National%20Monument","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/sapu/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C860054-1DD8-B71B-0BE09BE0AD611F0B.jpg","title":"Quarai Mission In Spring","alt":"Pink flowers and green foliage frame the roofless remains of a stone mission.","caption":"Quarai Mission in Spring","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C85FF45-1DD8-B71B-0B970D305A272A60.jpg","title":"Quarai Mission","alt":"Stone walls of a roofless building rise into a bright blue sky.","caption":"An overview of the Quarai Mission, seen from the west.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C85FD29-1DD8-B71B-0B6F8E0F1D119DC4.jpg","title":"Annular Eclipse Seen From Gran Quivira","alt":"An solar eclipse outlines an old stone structure at Salinas Pueblo Missions.","caption":"An annular eclipse was visible from Gran Quivira in 2012. A special program allowed visitors to experience this amazing celestial event.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C85FE2F-1DD8-B71B-0B576101F10DC705.jpg","title":"Kivas At Gran Quivira","alt":"A paved path winds through the stone foundations of several old kivas.","caption":"An overview of kivas at Gran Quivira","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C85FC1C-1DD8-B71B-0B63D1D8264921A4.jpg","title":"An Overview Of The Abó Mission","alt":"Stone foundations of an old mission structure.","caption":"An overview of the Abó Mission with the convento in the foreground.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C85FAE8-1DD8-B71B-0BF5E48AEE58FC9E.jpg","title":"Inside The Abó Church","alt":"A path through stone walls of an old church.","caption":"A view inside the Abó Church looking north. A nice carpet of grass is usually present during summer months.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Astronomy","Stargazing","Food","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Hiking","Front-Country Hiking","Junior Ranger Program","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Park Film","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Architecture and Building","Archeology","Ruins","Arts","Painting","Photography","Colonization and Settlement","Commerce","Trade","Farming and Agriculture","Hispanic American Heritage","Latino American Heritage","Migrations","Military","Cavalry","Native American Heritage","Religion and Spirituality","Missions","Churches","Transportation","Roads, Routes and Highways","Wars and Conflicts","Mexican War","Indian and Frontier Wars","Animals","Birds","Foothills, Plains and Valleys","Plateaus and Mesas","Fossils and Paleontology","Dinosaur","Geology","Mountains","Natural Sounds","Night Sky","Astronomy","Scenic Views","Trails","Unique Species"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Headquarters, Abó, Quarai, and Gran Quivira","description":"Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is open 7 days a week year-round except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.\n\nHours for the Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center and Abó, Quarai and Gran Quivira Units are 9:00AM to 5:00PM daily, year-round. \n\nFor Visitor Center Hours for Abó, Quarai and Gran Quivira Units, please click the Visitor Centers tab below.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","friday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving Day","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas Day","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Year's Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]}],"directions":"Reach the Mountainair Headquarters by taking I-25 south from Albuquerque to Belen, then NM 47 diagonally to US 60, then east 21 miles to Mountainair. To travel the historic highway route (Turquoise Highway) from the north, take I-40 east from Albuquerque to NM 337, drive south 47 miles (76K) to junction with NM State Highway 55. Proceed right (west) on Hwy 55 about 16 miles (26 K). Turn right on Highway 60 and proceed one block to HQ. Information on the ruins & surrounding area is available here.","weatherInfo":"Salinas Pueblo Missions is located at an elevation of 6100-6500 ft (1860-1980 m) in an arid climate. Average annual rainfall is about 15 inches. Winters can be cold and snowy. Summer highs are above 90°F/32°C with cool evenings. The months of June-September often have thunderstorms. Flash flooding may occur in the area. Abó is especially prone to road closures as a result. Spring highs average 75°F/24°C. Fall temperatures are a little cooler. High winds often occur, which may result in trail closures.","contacts":{"phone":"5058472585","email":"sapu_interp@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Abó Visitor Center","description":"The Abo visitor center features restrooms, a bookstore, and a few exhibit panels. An oversized vehicle parking lot is around the corner to the north of the visitor center.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/sapu/planyourvisit/hours.htm","lat":34.45014103950183,"lon":-106.37448352194161},{"name":"Gran Quivira Visitor Center","description":"The Gran Quivira visitor center features restrooms, a bookstore, and a museum featuring artifacts recovered from the site.","url":"","lat":34.25957214579897,"lon":-106.09322612813844},{"name":"Headquarters Visitor Center","description":"For the best experience, kick off your visit at the Headquarters visitor center in Mountainair, NM. At this location, you can grab all four passport stamps from the park, watch a fifteen-minute film about the area, check out the museum, and shop at the WNPA bookstore. After that, get ready to explore Abó, Quarai, and Gran Quivira. You're in for a day full of adventure and discovery!","url":"","lat":34.519900273330855,"lon":-106.24219786598803},{"name":"Quarai Visitor Center","description":"The Quarai Visitor Center features restrooms, a bookstore, and a museum. 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