Gran Quivira Estates - Area Information

Area Information

Mountainair is a blossoming small town on the eastern slope of the Manzano Mountains. At an altitude of 6500 feet, the climate consists of cool summer nights, Indian summer days, and mild sunny winter days. Mountainair offers a small town living atmosphere with art galleries, restaurants, grocery stores, public library, senior citizen center, medical facility, churches, and public schools. Mountain recreation in the Cibola National Forest is at your doorstep. Dubbed “Gateway to the Ancient Cities”, Mountainair is at the center of the Salinas National Monument, a preservation of the most complete set of 17th century Indian pueblo ruins (Gran Quivira, Abo, and Quarai) remaining in the United States. 20 miles south of Gran Quivira Estates on State Hwy 55 sits the closest pueblo ruin, Gran Quivira.

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Map Quest

Mountainair Chamber of Commerce

New Mexico State Parks

New Mexico State Government Portal

Mountainair on Google Maps

Detailed Profile of Mountainair