Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - For Kids

Junior Ranger Program

The Junior Ranger programs introduce each monument to young explorers.

The program entitled "The Quest for Gran Quivira" includes the following topics:

Surveying the Landscape-Identify landmarks on the map.

The People and Pueblo of Las Humanas-An elder tells you about his people, who spoke the "Tompiro" language.

Los Indios Rayados de Cueloze-See images preserved on stone and pottery

Living off the Land-learn about plants and trees that would help you live off the land.

On the Hunt in History-Which mammals and reptiles are you apt to encounter? Look for their tracks.

Other Hunters-Predators that seek prey inside the park boundary.

A Short Checklist of Birds Life at the Pueblo Plaza-Put your imagination to work.

A Decorated Room in a Dry Land-Las Humanas decorated their kivas with murals. T

he View From the Top-Use your map and compass.

The First Church The Second Church Second Church Sketches

The Convento Searching for the Right Words-Puzzle.