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Abo, New Mexico
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 Abo, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| 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
- Mountainair-Approximately 7.2 miles northeast.
- Estancia-Approximately 30.2 miles northeast
- Belen-Approximately 36 miles northwest
- Moriarty-Approximately 46.1 miles north-northeast
- Los Lunas, New Mexico-Approximately 46.4 miles northwest
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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