Missions To Celebrate Park Fossil Finds With Special Programming
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is excited to host special programs on March 28, 2026, to celebrate the monument’s paleontology and fossil discoveries.
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2026-03-11
1 STORIES2026-01-22
1 STORIESTentative Prescribed Burn at Gran Quivira Unit
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is preparing to conduct a prescribed burn at the Gran Quivira Unit to remove mechanical thinning piles.
Official NPS source2025-08-06
1 STORIESPhotographer Joyce Geier is this year’s Artist-in-Residence!
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is excited to be hosting Joyce Geier as this year’s Artist-in-Residence!
Official NPS source2025-05-14
1 STORIESTemporary Closures at Abó Unit to Conduct Structural Assessment
From Monday, May 19 through Thursday, May 22, the Church, Convento and sections of the interpretive trail at the Abó Unit will be closed.
Official NPS source2025-05-13
1 STORIESSôr María de Jesús de Ágreda to be honored at Gran Quivira
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is honored to host a dedication ceremony to unveil the new wayside exhibit featuring George salaS pastel painting celebrating the extraordinary story of Sôr María. The dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 3:00PM at the Gran Quivira unit.
Official NPS source2025-05-03
1 STORIESExploring the Story of Salinas Pueblos, Jumano - Tompiro, Sor Maria de Jesus de Agreda, and Spaniards
The Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is hosting a presentation by Jumano member Bill Martinez Acosta, highlighting the Salinas Pueblo Missions, the Jumanos' influence on trade, Sor Maria's story, and the Spaniards' impact on New Mexico's cultural and demographic landscape, emphasizing the interconnectedness of cultures.
Official NPS source2025-05-02
2 STORIESAnnouncing Application Cycle for Salinas’ Artist-in-Residence Program
The Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is launching an Artist-in-Residence Program, a partnership between the park and Friends of Salinas Pueblo Missions (FSPM). The program aims to encourage public support for the park's care, preservation, and educational opportunities. The selected artist will create a visually appealing photo portfolio showcasing the park's cultural and natural resources, including its pristine dark skies. The program will run from July 7 to August 8, 2025.
Official NPS sourceA Special Thank You to SAPU Volunteer Donna Deiner
National Volunteer Month in April recognizes and encourages volunteers, with Donna Deiner, a long-term volunteer at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, making significant contributions since 2010.
Official NPS source2025-03-21
1 STORIESSalinas Pueblo Missions presents BARK in the Park!
Salinas Pueblo Missions will kick off its B.A.R.K. Ranger Program on March 22nd at 9:30 AM at the Quarai Site. This program educates participants on B.A.R.K. Ranger principles, such as picking up pet waste, keeping pets on a leash, respecting wildlife, and hiking safely. The program is offered throughout the year and can be accessed at four visitor centers.
Official NPS source2024-07-23
1 STORIESManzano Mountain Art Council's Young Arts Club is this year’s Artists-in-Residence!
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is excited to be hosting the Manzano Mountain Art Council (MMAC) Young Arts Club (YAC) as this year’s Artists-in-Residence! The park congratulates YAC members Ada Rosenfield, Cartrell Smith, Samaria Smith, Margarita Caldwell, Malakai Fulfer and Adora Overholser and welcomes them to Salinas Pueblo Missions! SAPU looks forward to a great summer ahead working with this year’s artists-in-residence!
Official NPS source2024-01-24
1 STORIESQuarai to be subject of a Spanish Mission Climate Vulnerability Assessment
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument will be conducting a Spanish Mission Climate Vulnerability Assessment of the Quarai Mission Church to determine its climate change vulnerabilities and develop recommendations for future mitigation/adaptation strategies for any vulnerable areas of the Church.
Official NPS source2023-11-15
1 STORIESKathy Faz Garcia selected as superintendent of Salinas Pueblo Missions
The National Park Service (NPS) announces the selection of Kathy Faz Garcia as superintendent of Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.
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