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    Pecos

    National Historical Park New Mexico

Laws & Policies

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1916 Act to Establish a National Park Service (Organic Act)

Enabling Legislation for Pecos National Historical Park- Pecos Unit

Enabling Legislation for Pecos National Historical Park- Glorieta Unit

Pecos Public Law enactments, including 100-225 and 101-313

Pecos NHP Superintendent's Compendium

A compilation of designations, closures, permit requirements and other restrictions made by the superintendent in addition to what is contained in the Code of Federal Regulations and other applicable federal statutes and regulations.

2012 Press Release: Pecos NHP Superintendent's Compendium PDF

2012 Superintendent's Compendium - Introduction PDF

2012 Superintendent's Compendium PDF



FIREARMS IN PARKS

As of February 22, 2010 a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park. It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point, please visit our state's website.

New Mexico Department of Public Safety

Federal law also prohibits firearms in certian facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.


GUIDELINES FOR Living History and Black Powder Demonstrations

Infantry-Blackpowder Guidelines Overview pdf 140 KB

19th Century Artillery Drill Guidelines pdf 9.9mb

19th Century Musket Manual Guidelines pdf 7.7mb

Did You Know?

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Confederate plans to advance west were thwarted at the Battle of Glorieta Pass when Union troops burned Confederate supply wagons at Johnson’s Ranch. Henry Sibley wanted to advance north into the gold mines of Colorado and continue west to put Confederates in control of seaports in California.