Near Abó in Torrance County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
A Kiva Here?/¿Una kiva aquí?
| — | Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument | — |
[Caption] Artifacts found in the Salinas missions – such as this ceramic candlestick, mother-of-pearl cross, and stone effigies – reflect the powerful impact of two religions on life at Abó.
¿Una kiva aquí? Los muros de piedras y reliquias desenterradas pueden revelar solo hasta cierto punto las creencias de la gente hace 350 años. La misteriosa estructura circular frente a usted se asemeja a una kiva. En la tradición pueblo, las kivas eran cámaras de reunión subterráneas para llevar a cabo ceremonias religiosas, enseñar a los niños, contar cuentos y tejer. Sin embargo, este cuarto de piedra en particular aparentemente se construyó al mismo tiempo que la misión católica. Quizá desempeñó un papel en la conversión religiosa. El haber encontrado lo que parece una kiva en el corazón de la residencia de los franciscanos ha provocado muchas preguntas acerca de la relación entre las dos fes – preguntas que aún no tienen respuesta.
[Leyenda] Los artefactos encontrados en las misiones de Salinas – tales como este candelero de cerámica, na cruz echa de madreperla y estas efigies de piedra – reflejan el impacto poderoso de dos religiones sobre la vida en Abó.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 34° 27.023′ N, 106° 22.518′ W. Marker is near Abó, New Mexico, in Torrance County. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Albuquerque. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain.
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); People at Work/Manos a la obra (a few steps from this marker); Prayers and Hymns/Rezos e himnos (within shouting distance of this marker); A Grander Church/Una iglesia más grande (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossroads/El cruce (within shouting distance of this marker); Fred Sisneros' Grave / Don Federico (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossroads / El Cruce (within shouting distance of this marker); Village of Abó/Pueblo de Abó (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). 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 192 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

