Spanish missions

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument – Quarai

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Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - View of the Quarai mission

The final destination for me completing my visit at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument was at the Quarai site, located just 10 minutes north of Mountainair, New Mexico on NM-55 in the small unincorporated community of Punta de Agua. The visitor center / museum is currently closed for remodeling. This is a smaller site and … Read more

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument – Gran Quivira

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Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Gran Quivira - View of mission walls

Two more sites to visit for Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument and both are a bit more remote. The next closest is a 30-minute drive south from Mountainair on rural State Road 55 (aka NM-55) to reach the Gran Quivira Unit. Again, the visitor center is closed today but that’s expected since it’s Monday in … Read more