Abo
Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
The record
| Property type | Site |
| Address | 3 mi. W of Abo on U.S. 60, Abo vicinity, NM |
| County | Torrance County |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Native archaeology of the historic period, Historical archaeology, Religion |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Abo State Monument; San Gregorio de Abo Mission; Abo Pueblo an |
| Reference number | 66000497 |
| Type of place | archaeological site |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places contributing property, listed on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties |
| Contributing resources | 1 structure, 1 site |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 3 mi. W of Abo on U.S. 60, Abo, NM |
| Coordinates | 34.4431° N, 106.3751° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument · 11 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | New Canyon Campground 8 miles · Red Canyon (Nm) 12 miles · Capilla Peak 18 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 8 records ↗
Map
Nearby in Torrance County
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Questions people ask
When was Abo listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Where is Abo?
3 mi. W of Abo on U.S. 60, Abo vicinity, Torrance County, New Mexico. The nearest national park unit is Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, 11 miles away.
What does the Abo listing include?
The listing counts 2 contributing resources. Those are 1 structure and 1 site. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Abo?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Abo?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Abo?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is New Canyon Campground, 8 miles away. Red Canyon (Nm) is 12 miles away, and Capilla Peak is 18 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Abo?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Is there a wildfire near Abo right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-10-17, nearest Gran Quivira Pile Rx, 20 miles away.
Source: Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000497. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.