February 08, 2012
Glimpses into the Future 2012 and Beyond
Exciting changes are taking place at Fort Union National Monument and the Citizen’s Committee for Historic
Preservation! Join Superintendent Marie Frias–Sauter, Chief of Interpretation Lorenzo Vigil, Park Rangers Greg Baker and Valerie Durán, and CCHP representatives to discover what new developments are coming!
January 06, 2012
Fort Union National Monument to Waive Entrance Fees for Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Weekend
Fort Union National Monument will be joining national park sites around the country in celebrating the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with a fee free weekend. Entrance fees will be waived for all visitors to Fort Union National Monument January 14 – 16, 2012.
January 06, 2012
Glimpse of the Past January 19
Las Vegas, NM: Fort Union National Monument is kicking off its150th Civil War Anniversary Series of presentations. The series will start with the monthly Glimpses of the Past presentation, “I am a Soldier.”
November 03, 2011
Glimpses of the Past Nov 17
Fort Union National Monument announces its monthly Glimpses of the Past presentation, “Weaving of the Southwest, Tapetes de Lana.”
October 06, 2011
Glimpse of the Past Oct 20
Fort Union National Monument announces its monthly Glimpses of the Past presentation, “Quest for Quivira.” The program will be held at the CCHP/Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge Street, in Las Vegas, Thursday, October 20, 2001, at 7:00PM.
September 14, 2011
1st Fort Tours September 24
On Saturday, September 24, 2010 Fort Union National Monument presents its annual First Fort Tours. The one hour tours are at 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm. Plan to arrive at the visitor center at least 15 minutes before each scheduled tour.
July 08, 2011
Glimpse of the Past July 21
Fort Union National Monument, National Park Service announces its monthly Glimpses of the Past program, “Loma Parda and Fort Union” to be held at the CCHP/Santa Fé Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge St., in Las Vegas, Thursday, July 21, at 7:00 p.m.
July 08, 2011
1st Fort Union and Arsenal Tours July 16
On Saturday, July 16th, 2011 Fort Union National Monument will host its annual First Fort Tours. The one hour tours are at 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm. Plan to arrive at the visitor center at least 15 minutes before each scheduled tour.
June 10, 2011
Cultural Encounters June 25-26 2011
Fort Union National Monument is holding the annual “Cultural Encounters” weekend, June 25 and 26, 2011. The park is waiving all entrance fees.
June 08, 2011
Glimpse of the Past June 16
In early May of 1850, a small westbound mail train was ambushed near Wagon Mound, New Mexico, leaving ten men dead and the New Mexico Territory wrought with fear and anguish. Join Dorothy Audrey Simpson, former Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at Highlands University, in a presentation about this pivotal event which helped prompt the United States military to increase its role in the Southwest and to establish numerous fortifications, including Fort Union.
January 28, 2011
2011 Update to the Superintendents Compendium
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