Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 9:00–16:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-18 to 2026-12-12; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Visitor center exhibit
• Photography scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Events

• Quarai Ranger-Guided Hikes 11:00 AM–11:45 AM · The guided hikes will start at the Quarai visitor center.
• Gran Quivira Ranger-Guided Hikes 11:00 AM–11:45 AM · Ranger-guided hikes will start at the Gran Quivira visitor center.
• Abó Ranger-Guided Hikes 11:00 AM–11:45 AM · The guided hike will begin at the Abó visitor center.
• Ethnobotany Nature Walk at Quarai!
• Omar Villanueva LIVE at Quarai – with Andre Silva
• 2026 BARK in the Park Hike!
• Dark Skies, Bright Stars!
• Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with Salinas Pueblo Missions!

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Park alert: Prescribed Fire Planned at Gran Quivira Unit to Reduce Wildfire Risk

The Park is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire at the Gran Quivira Unit to remove slash piles and reduce the potential for the future spread of fire. The prescribed fire will reduce fuels on approx. 100 acres of NPS lands and is tentatively scheduled to occur between October 19 and October 21, 2026. For more information, please visit our News page.

Getting there

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.

Weather & when to go

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.

History

Opened

1909

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened