Mountainair, located on Abo Pass between the Rio Grande and the Estancia Valley is a ranching and farming community near ancient Indian country. This year (2003) marks Mountainair?s 100th anniversary.

Rancho Bonito (1937), RR Depot, Shaffer Hotel (1923), Salinas Pueblo National Monument Headquarters

Cibola National Forest, Chupadera Mesa, Manzano State Park, Willard Cantina & Restaurant, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monuments, 17th Century Spanish Franciscan Churches: Abo at Salinas (church of San Gregorio de Abo.), Quarai at Salinas (church of N uestra Señora de la Purisima Concepcion de Cuarac.), Gran Quivera at Salinas (Note: The missions are called the Cities that Died of Fear because they were abandoned by both Spaniard and Pueblo Indian in the wake of starvation from drought and hostile Apac he raids.)

Hotels and Motels: 2; Bed and Breakfasts: 0; Total Rooms: 52

Airport: Dirt landing strip.

Susan Brazil, Town Clerk

505-847-2321

Mountainair Chamber of Commerce:

505-847-2795

Web: www.mountainairchamber.com

E-mail: mcc@mountainairchamber.com