New Mexico Missions

New Mexico Missions refer to historic religious sites established by Spanish missionaries in the 17th and 18th centuries to spread Christianity among Native Americans and settlers. These missions, often consisting of churches, forts, and settlements, served as centers for worship, education, and cultural exchange. They played a key role in the development of the region’s heritage, architecture, and community structure. Today, many missions are preserved as historical landmarks, offering insight into early colonial history and the blending of indigenous and Spanish influences in the American Southwest.