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Historic Spanish Missions

These missions are on the National Register of Historic Places and are open for visitors.

Mission Ysleta was built for protection from the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and was most recently restored in 1851.

The Tigua Indians still use this mission for services (although all the missions were fairly quiet during our visit. Several years ago when we visited, however, the pace was more active with restoration at one mission and a costumed reenactment at another.)

Mission Socorro was built for the same purpose and was also rebuilt after floods in the 1800s. Mission Socorro is the oldest continuously active parish in the United States.

Presidio Chapelin San Elizario is likewise still in use. This mission is known for its distinctive adobe architecture.

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