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Abo, New Mexico
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Abo, New Mexico is located in New Mexico
Abo, New Mexico
Abo, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Country United States
State New Mexico
County Torrance
Time zone Mountain (MST)

Abo is an unincorporated community in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States, located on U.S. Route 60. It is the nearest community to Abo, a pueblo and mission ruin of the same name that is a National Historic Landmark. A post office was operated here from 1910 to 1914.

Geography

The geography around Abo is defined by the red sandstone in low mesas and stream cuts.

Nearby Communities

Transportation

Major Airports

  • Estancia Municipal Airport - Nearest regional airport, around 30.6 miles northeast.
  • Albuquerque International Sunport - Nearest major airport, around 67 miles north-northwest.

Major Highways

  • U.S. Route 60 - Runs adjacent to the community.
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