Near Abó in Torrance County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
People at Work/Manos a la obra
— Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument —
[Caption] More than 20 Indians … take turns at the chores of being watchmen, sextons, cooks, bell-ringers, gardeners, refectioners, and others. They do their work with the same circumspection and care as if they were friars. – Fray Alonso Benavides' Memorial, 1634.
Manos a la obra Al frente y a ds derecha usted ve un laberinto de cuartos: el convento de la Misión Abó. Aqui, dos docenas de tompiros asumieron las muchas tareas que son cruciales para administrar una misión – desde pastorear al ganado y mantener las propiedades de la iglesia hasta moler elote y preparar las comidas. Algunos neófitos vivieron aqui con el sacerdote. La mayoría siguieron viviendo con sus vecinos en el pueblo Abó – en casas que ahora están enterradas debajo de los monticulos detrás de usted.
[Leyenda] Mâs que veinte indios … se turnan las obligaciones de ser porteros, sacristanes, cocineros, jardineros, refitoleros y otros trabajos. Hacen sus labores con tanta circunspección y cuidado como si fueron frailes. – Memorial de Fray Alonso Benavides, 1634.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1634.
Location. 34° 27.014′ N, 106° 22.522′ W. Marker is near Abó, New Mexico, in Torrance County. Marker can be reached from Abó Ruins Road (State Road 513) 0.7 miles north of U.S. 60, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Mission San Gregorio de Abó National Historic Landmark. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69 Abó Ruins Rd, Mountainair NM 87036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Songs/Cantos Nuevos (a few steps from this marker); Prayers and Hymns/Rezos e himnos (a few steps from this marker); A Kiva Here?/¿Una kiva aquí? (a few steps from this marker); A Grander Church/Una iglesia más grande (a few steps from this marker); Crossroads/El cruce (within shouting distance of this marker); Abo Ruins (within shouting distance of this marker); Fred Sisneros' Grave/Don Federico (within shouting distance of this marker); Village of Abó/Pueblo de Abó (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abó.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.