Near Abó in Torrance County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Fred Sisneros' Grave
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Don Federico
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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2023
1. Fred Sisneros' Grave/Don Federico Marker
When Abó became part of Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument in 1981, Fred became on of the nation's “oldest park ranger”. His final wish was to be buried here, beneath this juniper tree, near his beloved Mission San Gregorio de Abó.
Don Federico Don Federico “Fred” Sisneros (1894-1988) estaba muy ligado a estas ruinas. Sus antepasados ayudaron a repoblar Abó en 1869. El padre de don Federico era dueño de estos terrenos y encargó a su hijo joven el cuidado de la misión vieja. Más tarde, el trabajó como guardián cuando Nuevo México preservó este sitio como Abó State Monument.
En 1981, cuando Abó pasó a formar parte de Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, don Federico fue conocido como “el guardaparque más viejo” de la nación. Su deseo último fue el ser sepultado aquí, debajo de este junipero, cerca de su amada misión de San Gregorio de Abó.
Erected by National Park Service.
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Location. 34° 27.048′ N, 106° 22.515′ 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: A Kiva Here?/¿Una kiva aquí? (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossroads/El cruce (within shouting distance of this marker); New Songs/Cantos Nuevos (within shouting distance of this marker); People at Work/Manos a la obra (within shouting distance of this marker); Prayers and Hymns/Rezos e himnos (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossroads / El Cruce (within shouting distance
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2023
2. Fred Sisneros/Don Federico (1894-1988)
Also see . . .
1. At 93, Oldest Park Ranger Still Stands Guard. For Frederico Sisneros, protecting the sandstone ruins of a 360-year-old church built by the Spanish and the pueblos built by the Tampiro Indians has been a way of life. (Associated Press, published in The New York Times Aug. 18, 1987; archived from original via Internet Archive) (Submitted on November 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Federico Sisneros, 93; Longtime Park Ranger. Associated Press obituary published in the March 15, 1988 issue of The New York Times. ( Internet Archive, archived from original) (Submitted on November 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2023
3. Fred Sisneros' Grave/Don Federico Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2023
4. Fred Sisneros' Grave/Don Federico
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
