New Mexico State Monuments was established in 1931 to preserve many of the state's historic and cultural locations. Over
the years, some of these sites have since been transferred to the
National Park Service as a national treasure, such as Gran Quivera,
Abo and Quarai pueblo ruins.
Today, there are seven New Mexico State Monuments and one under development. Fort
Stanton, near Lincoln, is our newest State Monument, dedicated August 11, 2007. The monuments are located at culturally
significant locations throughout the state, representing different eras of New Mexico's diverse history, from pueblos to Army
forts.
In addition to El Camino Real International Heritage Center, we invite you to visit the other State Monuments.
New
Mexico State Monuments is a division of the
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, which brings the State's museums, historic
monuments, library, arts and historic preservation programs under one collective umbrella.
