Luminaria de Abó

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument invites you to celebrate the annual Luminaria de Abó on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Celebrate the season with an unforgettable evening among the Ancestral Pueblo and Spanish Franciscan Mission of Abó, where more than 1,000 luminarias will illuminate the centuries-old walls with a warm and festive glow. Enjoy the beauty of this holiday tradition while discovering the rich cultural heritage of Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Visitors are invited to warm up with free hot chocolate and biscochitos, generously provided by the Friends of Salinas Pueblo Missions (FSPM).

To preserve the historic integrity of the Abó Unit, enhance the visitor experience, and manage high attendance, all parking for the event will be in the Town of Mountainair. Complimentary shuttle buses will depart from the Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center located at 105 South Ripley Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036.

For detailed event information, including parking and shuttle buses, please visit Luminaria de Abó - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)