https://www.nps.gov/foun News releases from Fort Union National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/a-play-of-candlelight.htm Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:47:00 EST "A Play of Candlelight" Annual Program - Dressed in historic costumes, staff will guide visitors on a lantern-lit tour to "meet" some of the personalities who helped weave the fabric of Fort Union. Saturday, September 6, 2025 https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/a-play-of-candlelight.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2025-08-16-first-fort-arsenal.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:24:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces its upcoming FREE programs for visitors to experience where Fort Union began. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2025-08-16-first-fort-arsenal.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fort-union-to-host-dineh-tah-navajo-cultural-program-2025.htm Thu, 08 May 2025 07:45:00 EST The Dineh Tah’ Navajo Cultural Program and Fort Union National Monument announces a special event day of presentations and performances on Saturday, May 31, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fort-union-to-host-dineh-tah-navajo-cultural-program-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/ribbon-cutting-new-exhibits.htm Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:10:00 EST Fort Union will be celebrating the opening of its new museum exhibits with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, December 3 at 10:30 am. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/ribbon-cutting-new-exhibits.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/august-night-sky-program.htm Mon, 22 Aug 2022 06:59:00 EST Fort Union National Monument will be offering a night sky program on Saturday night, August 27 that will feature both telescope astronomy and a discussion about American Indian astronomy. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/august-night-sky-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/august-13th-dark-sky-tour.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:20:00 EST Join Fort Union National Monument for a guided walking tour of the historic fort by full moonlight on Saturday, August 13. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/august-13th-dark-sky-tour.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2022-fashion-show.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:36:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces that its 2022 Historic Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2022-fashion-show.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/june-2022-night-sky-party.htm Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:17:00 EST Fort Union will host a Dark Sky Party on Saturday, June 25. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/june-2022-night-sky-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2022-fort-union-days.htm Sat, 11 Jun 2022 05:37:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces its annual Fort Union Days Event to be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19, 2022 https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2022-fort-union-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2022-junior-ranger-camp.htm Sat, 21 May 2022 08:07:00 EST Fort Union will be hosting two Junior Ranger camps in 2022: Thursday, June 2 (for ages 7-9) and Friday, June 3rd (for ages 10-12). https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2022-junior-ranger-camp.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2022-may-star-party.htm Sat, 21 May 2022 07:36:00 EST Fort Union's first dark sky program of the year will be held on Saturday, May 28. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2022-may-star-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fort-union-national-monument-closed-due-to-fire-activity.htm Sun, 24 Apr 2022 04:16:00 EST Fort Union National Monument will be closed Sunday April 24 and Monday April 25, due to fire activity in the area and heavy smoke from those fires. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fort-union-national-monument-closed-due-to-fire-activity.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/stage-ii-fire-restrictions.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:27:00 EST Fort Union National Monument is operating under Stage II fire restrictions effective 8:00 am, April 22, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/stage-ii-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/september-star-party.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:19:00 EST Fort Union National Monument’s next dark sky star party is scheduled for Saturday September 4. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/september-star-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fort-union-days-2021.htm Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:38:00 EST Fort Union Days will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 19-20, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fort-union-days-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2021-star-parties.htm Sat, 15 May 2021 10:05:00 EST Fort Union National Monument is resuming their star parties, beginning Saturday May 22, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2021-star-parties.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/junior-ranger-camp-2021.htm Sat, 15 May 2021 04:47:00 EST Fort Union National Monument is offering Junior Ranger Camps for children ages 7-12 on May 27th and 28th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/junior-ranger-camp-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/increase-recreational-access.htm Thu, 21 May 2020 10:37:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Fort Union National Monument is increasing recreational access and services. Beginning May 22, 2020, Fort Union National Monument will reopen access to park trails. With public health in mind, the following facilities remain closed at this time: park visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/increase-recreational-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/novemberstarparty.htm Sat, 26 Oct 2019 08:46:00 EST Fort Union will host a star party on Saturday, November 2 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Please bring water, clothing suitable for the weather, and comfortable shoes. The monument will provide telescopes. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/novemberstarparty.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/artist-demonstration.htm Fri, 18 Oct 2019 06:12:00 EST Fort Union Artist in Residence Melissa Weinman will give a painting demonstration at the national monument on Saturday, October 19 at 11:00 am. The program is free, and visitors should meet at the monument visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/artist-demonstration.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/artistinresidence.htm Thu, 26 Sep 2019 04:53:00 EST Fort Union National Monument will host a new Artist in Residence for the month of October. Melissa Weinman, a member of Oil Painters of America, will spend a month soaking up the scenery at the Monument for inspiration. She will present two public programs: a plein-air painting demonstration at the Monument on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11:00 am; and 2) and a program at Gallery 140, 140 Bridge St., Las Vegas NM, on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/artistinresidence.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/army-bicycle-corps.htm Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:09:00 EST Join us for a program about the hardy, but little-known U.S. Army Bicycle Corps, a group of Buffalo Soldiers who tested bicycles as a possible replacement for horses. The free program will take place on Thursday evening, September 19 at 7:00 pm at the CCHP/Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center at 116 Bridge Street in Las Vegas, New Mexico. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/army-bicycle-corps.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fortunioncertifieddarkskypark.htm Tue, 10 Sep 2019 08:44:00 EST The National Park Service and the International Dark Sky Association are pleased to announce Fort Union National Monument as an International Dark Sky Park. This certification recognizes the exceptional quality of the park’s night skies and provides added opportunities to enhance visitor experiences through astronomy based interpretive programming. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fortunioncertifieddarkskypark.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/first-fort-tour-2019.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2019 05:13:00 EST Fort Union will be offering guided tours of the First Fort Union and the Fort Union Arsenal sites on Saturday, Sept. 7. These sites are only open to the public once per year. Guided tours will depart the Monument visitor center at 9:45 am, 11:45 am and 1:45 pm. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/first-fort-tour-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/candlelight-tours-2019.htm Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:11:00 EST Fort Union will offer its annual Candlelight Tours program on Saturday, August 10, beginning at 7:30 pm. Enjoy living history skits by lantern light. Reservations are required. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/candlelight-tours-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/night-sky-party.htm Fri, 21 Jun 2019 12:38:00 EST Fort Union will host a night sky star party on Saturday, June 29 from 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm. The park will provide telescopes for viewing the celestial bodies. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/night-sky-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/dark-sky-talk.htm Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:34:00 EST Sam Finn of the Santa Fe Stargazers will offer helpful tips for observing celestial bodies in the summer sky at this free evening program in downtown Las Vegas. Mr. Finn's talk will take place at the CCHP/Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center at 116 Bridge Street, Las Vegas, NM, on June 20 at 7 pm. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/dark-sky-talk.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fortuniondays2019.htm Thu, 06 Jun 2019 12:28:00 EST The Monument's annual Fort Union Days event will occur Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, 2019. The weekend program includes historic weapons demonstrations, Indian dancing, living history and interactive kids' activities. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fortuniondays2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2019-summer-programming.htm Fri, 24 May 2019 11:03:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces that extended summer hours and expanded interpretive programming will begin on Saturday, May 25. The visitor center and Monument grounds will be open from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm every day of the week. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2019-summer-programming.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/night-sky-star-party.htm Tue, 14 May 2019 07:36:00 EST Fort Union National Monument will be sponsoring a night sky star party for visitors to view the celestial bodies above the fort. The free program will take place on Saturday night, May 25, from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. The Monument will provide telescopes. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/night-sky-star-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/new-mexico-storytelling.htm Thu, 09 May 2019 11:07:00 EST New Mexico storyteller Mary Ellen Gonzales will be telling tales that embrace the diverse cultures of New Mexico's history. Her program, which is free, will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the CCHP/Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge Street, Las Vegas, NM. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/new-mexico-storytelling.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/junior-ranger-camp.htm Fri, 03 May 2019 11:19:00 EST Fort Union National Monument will be sponsoring a Junior Ranger Camp for northern New Mexico children on Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/junior-ranger-camp.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2019naturalization-ceremony.htm Thu, 02 May 2019 06:50:00 EST Fort Union National Monument will host a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens, who will take their oath of allegiance at the Monument on Friday, May 10 at 1:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2019naturalization-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/crimeandpunishment.htm Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:23:00 EST Join us at 7:00 pm in downtown Las Vegas, NM, on Thursday, March 21 for a program about crime and punishment in the frontier army. The army used sometimes severe and arbitrary methods to discipline wayward soldiers. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/crimeandpunishment.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/women-writers.htm Sat, 10 Nov 2018 04:59:00 EST Eminent historian Leo Oliva will talk about women writers who recorded their adventurous journeys down the Santa Fe Trail in the early 1800s. Dr. Oliva's program is free and will take place on Friday, November 16 at the CCHP Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center in Las Vegas, NM. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/women-writers.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/modern-stars-pecos.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2018 11:28:00 EST From Tex Austin to Charles Lindbergh to Greer Garson, join Park Ranger Eric Sainio from Pecos National Historical Park as he illustrates some of the famous personalities of the Pecos Valley. This program is free and will be held at the CCHP Santa Fe Trail Interpretive center at 116 Bridge Street in Las Vegas, New Mexico, on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 7:00PM. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/modern-stars-pecos.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/medicinal-plants.htm Wed, 19 Sep 2018 09:18:00 EST Jeanie Powell will talk about herbal medicine in rural New Mexico--how it was used in the past and how it is used today. Program is free, and starts at 7:00 pm at the City of Las Vegas Rough Rider Museum. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/medicinal-plants.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/first-fort-tours.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:08:00 EST Fort Union National Monument invites you to join our annual First Fort and Arsenal Tours on September 8, 2018. The First Fort and Arsenal site are open to the public only once a year. Tours will occur at 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, and 2:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/first-fort-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/night-sky-programs.htm Tue, 21 Aug 2018 11:10:00 EST Fort Union National Monument will be sponsoring two night time interpretive programs--and they are free. On Saturday night, August 25, there will be a full-moon tour of the fort. On Saturday night, September 1, there will be a dark sky astronomy program. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/night-sky-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/northern-new-mexico-storyteller.htm Tue, 07 Aug 2018 12:14:00 EST Hear some of the traditional stories of northern New Mexico as told by Paulette Atencio at 7:00 pm on August, 16 at the CCHP Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center in Las Vegas, NM. This program is free. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/northern-new-mexico-storyteller.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/candlelight-reservations.htm Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:47:00 EST Reservations are now open for the annual Candlelight Tour program, scheduled for the evening of Saturday, August 11. Reservations are required. Please contact 505-425-8025, ext. 0. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/candlelight-reservations.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/billy-the-kid.htm Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:23:00 EST Ralph Estes, self-described as the "world's oldest living cowboy," will present a program on Billy the Kid at the Las Vegas Rough Rider Museum on Thursday, July 19 at 7:00 pm. The program is free and done in partnership with the New Mexico Humanities Council. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/billy-the-kid.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/star-party.htm Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:08:00 EST Fort Union will host a night-sky viewing progam on Saturday, July 14 from 8:00 pm till 10:30 pm. The dark sky over the monument presents a great opportunity to appreciate the celestial heavens. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/star-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/lucien-maxwell-program.htm Tue, 12 Jun 2018 12:27:00 EST Author Harriet Freiberger will discuss the legacy of Lucien Maxwell--trapper, trader, wealthy landowner and New Mexico rancher. This is a free program presented Thursday, June 21 at 7:00 pm at 116 Bridge Street, Las Vegas, NM. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/lucien-maxwell-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/moonlight-hike.htm Tue, 22 May 2018 09:07:00 EST Fort Union will be offering a guided tour by full moonlight on Monday, May 28 beginning at 8:30 pm. The park will be open before the night-time walk for those who would like to have a picnic dinner at the monument. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/moonlight-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/may-2018-glimpses.htm Wed, 09 May 2018 05:00:00 EST Join Jerry Kerr of El Rancho de las Golondrinas to learn about the history of New Mexico agriculture. Program is on Thursday, May 17 at 7:00 pm at 116 Bridge Street in Las Vegas, NM. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/may-2018-glimpses.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/junior-ranger-camp-2018.htm Tue, 08 May 2018 08:45:00 EST Fort Union National Monument is accepting registrations for its summer Junior Ranger Camp. Camp will be held Thursday, June 7 for 7- to 9-year-olds and Friday, June 8 for 10- to 12-year-olds. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/junior-ranger-camp-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/april-2018-glimpses.htm Sun, 08 Apr 2018 05:29:00 EST Learn about the history of the National Park Service from Park Ranger Megan Urban. This free program will be held at the City of Las Vegas Museum on Thursday, April 19 at 7:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/april-2018-glimpses.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/march-glimpses-of-the-past.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:18:00 EST Fort Union kicks off its Glimpses of the Past lecture series this year with a program about the Rio Mora. Hear how conservation efforts are restoring the northern New Mexico waterway. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/march-glimpses-of-the-past.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2017-october-glimpses-of-the-past.htm Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:29:00 EST Join Susi Wolf on Friday October 20th at 7:00 p.m. and discover animal fables from multiple cultures and the lessons they hold. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2017-october-glimpses-of-the-past.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/artist-in-residence-october-2017.htm Wed, 04 Oct 2017 07:00:00 EST Fort Union National Monument's newest artists in residence are painter Patricia Cummins and photographer Jeff Weber. They are inspired by scenery from nature. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/artist-in-residence-october-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/september-glimpses-of-the-past-2017.htm Thu, 14 Sep 2017 11:05:00 EST Join Ranger Megan Urban and step into the history of Victorian fashion on the open prairie. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/september-glimpses-of-the-past-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/first-fort-and-arsenal-tour-2017.htm Mon, 11 Sep 2017 04:05:00 EST The First Fort and Arsenal site are open to the public only once a year, so visitors can have an opportunity to discover the origins of Fort Union, and the Arsenal that supplied the army in the Southwest. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/first-fort-and-arsenal-tour-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/camp-of-instruction-2017.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2017 04:50:00 EST Join us as Fort Union National Monument brings these historic camps to life and step back in time with the men and women of the 3rd Regiment New Mexico Volunteers. Watch as they welcome new members, carryout company drill, interpret camp life, and conduct small arms and artillery demonstrations. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/camp-of-instruction-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/august-glimpses-of-the-past-2017.htm Wed, 02 Aug 2017 08:59:00 EST Come one, come all, to Fort Union’s Grand Ball! Join Dance Master Ken Dusenberry, and waltz into the history of the Grand Ball. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/august-glimpses-of-the-past-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/candlelight-tour-2017.htm Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:22:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces that its annual Candlelight Tours event will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017. During this evening event, visitors will be guided through the fort and through a series of skits performed by costumed interpreters. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/candlelight-tour-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/july-night-sky-party.htm Wed, 12 Jul 2017 05:23:00 EST We once again invite you to join the “Dark Side” at Fort Union National Monument as we explore the summer night with telescope and naked eye. Join us from 8 pm-10:30 pm to explore constellations, planets, and far-off galaxies. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/july-night-sky-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/july-glimpses-of-the-past-2017.htm Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:59:00 EST On July 28, 1866 Congress enacted legislation that created the first peacetime regiments of African American soldiers in the army. Two of these units were designated the 9th and 10th Cavalry, and would earn the title “Buffalo Soldiers” as a term of respect from the American Indian tribes they’d be thrust against in the West. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/july-glimpses-of-the-past-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fort-union-days-2017.htm Wed, 07 Jun 2017 04:29:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces its annual Fort Union Days Event to be held on June 17 and 18, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fort-union-days-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/june-glimpses-of-the-past.htm Mon, 05 Jun 2017 04:20:00 EST Nearly 154 years ago, Fort Union led the campaign of forced removal against the Mescalero Apache of the Pecos River Valley, and the Diné, or Navajo, of the Canyon de Chelly. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/june-glimpses-of-the-past.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/may-night-sky-party.htm Sun, 21 May 2017 04:18:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces its first Star Party of the year, weather permitting, on Saturday night May 27, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/may-night-sky-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/may-glimpses-of-the-past.htm Wed, 10 May 2017 10:52:00 EST Women often had lives very different from their Victorian counterparts in the East and it took a strong will and quick it to survive and thrive. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/may-glimpses-of-the-past.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/naturalization-ceremony.htm Wed, 03 May 2017 11:43:00 EST Fort Union National Monument is pleased to announce its first special event of the year, a Naturalization Ceremony to be held on Friday May 12, 2017 from 1 pm-2 pm. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/naturalization-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/junior-ranger-camp-2017.htm Sat, 29 Apr 2017 05:31:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces its annual Junior Ranger Camp beginning on Wednesday, June 7th through Friday, June 9th, with registration starting at 9:30 a.m. and camp ending at 4:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/junior-ranger-camp-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/tourism-at-fort-union.htm Sat, 29 Apr 2017 05:23:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 12,000 visitors to Fort Union National Monument in 2016 spent $805,900 in communities near the park. That spending supported 11 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $910,700. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/tourism-at-fort-union.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/april-2017-glimpses-of-the-past-program.htm Thu, 13 Apr 2017 07:26:00 EST Ceran St. Vrain’s lasting impact on the Southwest can still be found in the trail ruts, old centers of trade, and mills he helped build and that still stand against the surrounding landscape as a monument to his legacy. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/april-2017-glimpses-of-the-past-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/junior-ranger-day.htm Sun, 09 Apr 2017 05:53:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces its annual Junior Ranger Day celebration on Sunday, April 16th, 2017. Come out for a family-friendly day of events that include a black powder demonstration and a scavenger hunt. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/junior-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/march-2017-glimpses.htm Fri, 10 Mar 2017 04:17:00 EST Join Mr. Edward Wallace as he relates the incredible story of Estevan, a Moor and a slave of a Spanish explorer who survived an incredible odyssey to become one of the first outsiders to set foot in what would become the American Southwest. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/march-2017-glimpses.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/october-20-2016.htm Fri, 14 Oct 2016 05:30:00 EST La Llorona’s cries are brought to life in the popular performance and songs of Rosalia de Aragon. The program will be held at the NMHU Student Union Building Theater, 800 National Avenue, Las Vegas, New Mexico, Thursday, October 20, at 7:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/october-20-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/october-glimpses-of-the-past.htm Tue, 11 Oct 2016 05:01:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/october-glimpses-of-the-past.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2016-fort-union-days.htm Sat, 04 Jun 2016 12:28:00 EST Presentations at Fort Union over the weekend will include a 19th century military tent encampment, historic weapons and artillery demonstrations, and live music on Sunday. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2016-fort-union-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/may-19-2016.htm Sat, 14 May 2016 11:32:00 EST Join Dr. Enrique Lamadrid as he brings Rafael Chacón’s story to life in a program held at the CCHP/Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge Street, Las Vegas, New Mexico, Thursday, May 19, 2016, 7:00PM. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/may-19-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/may-15-2016.htm Thu, 12 May 2016 10:24:00 EST Join Fort Union National Monument in commemorating the fort’s closure as members of the New Mexico Volunteer Living History Regiment brings this moment to life with a ceremonial flag lowering 1:30 pm. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/may-15-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2016-naturalization-ceremony.htm Wed, 11 May 2016 11:35:00 EST Fort Union National Monument is pleased to announce its first special event of the year. A Naturalization Ceremony to be held on Friday May 13, 2016 from 1 pm-2 pm. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2016-naturalization-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/march-17-2016-glimpses-of-the-past.htm Wed, 16 Mar 2016 06:03:00 EST Artist-in-Residence: Images from Fort Union https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/march-17-2016-glimpses-of-the-past.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/december-12-2015-holiday-open-house.htm Wed, 02 Dec 2015 03:17:00 EST As the holiday season brings family and friends close together, the staff of Fort Union National Monument cordially invites you to enjoy an afternoon at Fort Union National Monument’s Holiday Open House. The Open House will occur on Saturday, December 12, 2015 between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the monument’s Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/december-12-2015-holiday-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/installation-artist-and-photographer-selected-as-first-fort-union-monument-artists-in-residence.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2015 04:59:00 EST The National Parks Arts Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is pleased to be working with the National Park Service at Fort Union National Monument to provide the inaugural Fort Union National Monument Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/installation-artist-and-photographer-selected-as-first-fort-union-monument-artists-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/camp-of-instruction-september-12-2015.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2015 12:11:00 EST Join the men and women of the 3rd Regiment New Mexico Volunteers as they welcome new members, carryout company drill, interpret camp life, and conduct 19th Century small arms and artillery demonstrations. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/camp-of-instruction-september-12-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/august-8-2015-candlelight-tours.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2015 05:01:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces its annual Candlelight Tours event on August 8, 2015. During this evening event visitors will be guided through the fort, and, through a series of skits performed by costumed interpreters, will discover the intimate and compelling stories of those that once lived and worked at the fort. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/august-8-2015-candlelight-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/july-16-2015-glimpses-of-the-past-presentation.htm Thu, 09 Jul 2015 06:41:00 EST The St. Vrain Mill was constructed in Mora, New Mexico in 1864 by the well-known fur trapper and trader Ceran St. Vrain. The mill was constructed due to increasing demands for flour from the nearby and expanding Fort Union; which was responsible for supplying the majority of Army in Southwest with food and supplies. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/july-16-2015-glimpses-of-the-past-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2015-fort-union-days-event-june-20-21.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2015 08:08:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces its annual Fort Union Days Event to be held on June 20 and 21, 2015. The event weekend is FREE to the public and runs from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm on Saturday, and 8:00 am to 4:30 pm on Sunday. This year, programs and activities will concentrate on the latter years of 1876-1881. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2015-fort-union-days-event-june-20-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/june-18-2015-glimpses-of-the-past-presentation.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2015 07:58:00 EST Discover how the period of 1876-1881 history pressed both Fort Union and its soldiers to near breaking points, while simultaneously and permanently altering the Southwest’s culture, economy, and industry. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/june-18-2015-glimpses-of-the-past-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/may-8-2015-naturalization-ceremony.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 06:06:00 EST Fort Union National Monument is pleased to announce its first special event of the year. A Naturalization Ceremony to be held on May 8, 2015 from 1pm-2pm. This is an opportunity for some to become the first in their family to earn American Citizenship. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/may-8-2015-naturalization-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/march-19-2015-glimpses-of-the-past-presentation-continued-conflict-the-new-mexico-volunteers-and-the-revival-of-the-indian-wars-1863-1866.htm Thu, 12 Mar 2015 04:32:00 EST Join Ranger Greg Baker for a look into the service of the New Mexico Volunteers from 1863-1866. The New Mexico Volunteers fought to defend New Mexico Territory from invading Confederates during the American Civil War;afterward, they continued to serve in the absence of the regular US Army. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/march-19-2015-glimpses-of-the-past-presentation-continued-conflict-the-new-mexico-volunteers-and-the-revival-of-the-indian-wars-1863-1866.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fee-program-suspended-at-fort-union-national-monument.htm Wed, 31 Dec 2014 07:51:00 EST Superintendent Charles Strickfaden announced today that beginning on January 1, 2015 all park entrance fees for Fort Union National Monument (NM) will be permanently eliminated and that all visitors are now able to enter the park for free https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fee-program-suspended-at-fort-union-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fort-union-national-monument-holiday-open-house-thursday-december-4-2014.htm Wed, 26 Nov 2014 03:04:00 EST As the holiday season brings family and friends close together, the staff of Fort Union National Monument cordially invites you to enjoy an afternoon at Fort Union National Monument’s Holiday Open House. The Open House will occur on Thursday, December 4, 2014 between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the monument’s Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fort-union-national-monument-holiday-open-house-thursday-december-4-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/november-20-2014-glimpses-of-the-past.htm Thu, 06 Nov 2014 03:03:00 EST Come one, come all to McNeal’s Marvelous Medicine Show! Join Diana Enright as she brings to life the story of Violet McNeal, one of the few women to master the art of the medicine show. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/november-20-2014-glimpses-of-the-past.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/october-16-2014-glimpses-of-the-past-program-la-lloronoa-the-wailing-woman.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2014 06:55:00 EST The story of La Llorona is one that children have heard from their elders for hundreds of years. It is a sad tale, but it lives strong in the memories of the people with many swearing it to be true. The famous ghost of Spanish folklore is a widespread legend in North and South America and is known throughout the world for her chilling cries as she searches for her loved ones. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/october-16-2014-glimpses-of-the-past-program-la-lloronoa-the-wailing-woman.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/september-27-2014-fee-free-for-public-lands-day.htm Fri, 19 Sep 2014 04:34:00 EST Fort Union National Monument is pleased to announce that it is participating with all the other 401 national parks in celebrating National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 27, 2014. This 21st annual event encourages everyone to volunteer on their public lands and enjoy the great outdoors. National Public Lands Day is a fee free day. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/september-27-2014-fee-free-for-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/september-20-2014-first-fort-and-arsenal-tours.htm Thu, 11 Sep 2014 11:59:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces its First Fort and Arsenal Tours on September 20. The public may visit the site of the original fort, and see the remnants of Fort Union's arsenal, which was crucial in keeping the army of the Southwest supplied with arms and munitions. Special focus will highlight the Red River War of 1874, as well Fort Union's impact on the Red River War, and other events during the Indian Wars period. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/september-20-2014-first-fort-and-arsenal-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/september-18-2014-glimpses-of-the-past.htm Tue, 09 Sep 2014 04:41:00 EST Route 66 was commissioned in 1926 as part of the first federal highway system. It followed the paths of pioneer trails such as the Old Santa Fe Trail, and later became a Dust Bowl migration route, WWII strategic military route, and vacation route. Today, it is still celebrated as an American icon through literature, film, and song. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/september-18-2014-glimpses-of-the-past.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/naturalization-ceremony-at-fort-union-national-monument.htm Thu, 01 May 2014 11:46:00 EST Fort Union National Monument is pleased to announce its first Naturalization Ceremony to be held on May 9, 2014 from 1pm-2pm. This is an opportunity for some to become the first in their family to earn American Citizenship. This Oath of Allegiance will be taken by 13 applicants as they will be granted Citizenship. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/naturalization-ceremony-at-fort-union-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/candlelight-tours-august-10-2013.htm Thu, 01 Aug 2013 04:19:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces its annual Candlelight Tours event on August 10, 2013. The event is FREE to the public. During this evening event visitors will be guided through the fort, and, through a series of skits performed by costumed interpreters, will discover the intimate and compelling stories of those that once lived and worked at the fort. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/candlelight-tours-august-10-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-june-20-2013-the-uncommon-soldier-the-life-and-service-of-the-new-mexico-volunteers-during-the-civil-war.htm Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:57:00 EST “The Uncommon Soldier: The Life and Service of the New Mexico Volunteers during the Civil War” will be featured on Thursday June 20, 2013 at 7:00PM at the CCHP/Santa Fé Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge Street, Las Vegas, NM, 87701. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-june-20-2013-the-uncommon-soldier-the-life-and-service-of-the-new-mexico-volunteers-during-the-civil-war.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/cultural-encounters-june-22-23-2013-special-event-weekend.htm Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EST Fort Union National Monument is holding the annual "Cultural Encounters" weekend on June 22 and 23, 2013. The event weekend is FREE to the public and runs from 10am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday. Special emphasis will be placed on the Southwest in 1863, talks and demonstrations will be given, highlighting the military campaigns and actions which connected Fort Union to the Long Walk of Mescalero Apache and Navajo in 1863. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/cultural-encounters-june-22-23-2013-special-event-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2013-summer-hours-of-operation.htm Thu, 30 May 2013 11:04:00 EST Fort Union National Monument will be open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily starting Saturday May 25, 2013. Enjoy the exhibits, park movie, Western National Parks Association bookstore and the trail through the fort. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2013-summer-hours-of-operation.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/hike-the-santa-fe-trail-june-1-2013.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 05:37:00 EST Hit the trail! Fort Union National Monument, in collaboration with the Santa Fe National Historic Trail and the Piojo Ranch, will be offering a rare opportunity for a guided hike along the Santa Fe Trail in eastern New Mexico on June 1, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/hike-the-santa-fe-trail-june-1-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-may-16-2013.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 11:03:00 EST “The Forgotten Faces of Fort Union” will be featured on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 7:00PM at the CCHP/Santa Fé Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge Street, Las Vegas, NM, 87701. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-may-16-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-the-gallinas-watershed.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:51:00 EST On April 18, 2013 - This month Kent Reid, senior forester at the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute (NMFWRI) at New Mexico Highlands University, will bring to light some issues that have affected Las Vegas’ Gallinas River Watershed as well as share research and work efforts that have been done to protect this most vital resource. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-the-gallinas-watershed.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/1st-fort-and-arsenal-tours-july-14-2012.htm Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:56:00 EST Watrous, NM: Fort Union National Monument announces the annual First Fort Tours on July 14, 2012. The public may visit the site of the original fort and see the ruins of the third fort arsenal https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/1st-fort-and-arsenal-tours-july-14-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-june-21-2012.htm Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:26:00 EST Las Vegas, NM: Fort Union National Monument announces its monthly Glimpses of the Past presentation, “The Long Walk” as part of our Civil War 150th Anniversary Series. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-june-21-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/new-military-pass-for-active-duty-service-members.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 08:43:00 EST As part of the Joining Forces initiative to support our nation’s service members and their families, Fort Union National Monument announces an annual pass to active duty service members and their dependents, granting free access to more than 2,000 national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests, and other public lands around the nation in the coming years. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/new-military-pass-for-active-duty-service-members.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-may-17-2012-freemasonry-in-the-southwest.htm Fri, 04 May 2012 06:51:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces its monthly Glimpses of the Past presentation, “Freemasonry in the Southwest” to be held at the CCHP/Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge Street, in Las Vegas, Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 7:00PM. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-may-17-2012-freemasonry-in-the-southwest.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-march-15-2012-the-civil-war-in-the-southwest.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:28:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces its monthly Glimpses of the Past presentation, “The Civil War in the Southwest” as part of our Civil War 150th Anniversary Series to be held at the CCHP/Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge Street, in Las Vegas, Thursday, March15, 2012, at 7:00PM. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-march-15-2012-the-civil-war-in-the-southwest.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2012-superintendents-compendium.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:52:00 EST Superintendent Marie Frias Sauter announced today that Fort Union National Monument has released an update to the park’s Superintendent’s Compendium of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements and Other Restrictions Imposed under Discretionary Authority. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2012-superintendents-compendium.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-nov-17.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:40:00 EST Fort Union National Monument announces its monthly Glimpses of the Past presentation, “Weaving of the Southwest, Tapetes de Lana.” https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-nov-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpse-of-the-past-oct-20.htm Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:19:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpse-of-the-past-oct-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-august-18.htm Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:27:00 EST Praised by some and condemned by others, Major General James H. Carleton, one of Fort Union's earliest commanding officers, left a deep and profound impact on Southwestern history. But there was much more to Carleton than his military career. Join Southwest historian and researcher, Mr. Rick Thompson for a first-person interpretation of the lesser known aspects of the man known as James H. Carleton. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-august-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/candlelight-tours-august-20.htm Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:58:00 EST Explore the intimate connection between Fort Union and one of the Southwest's most prominent women of the 19th and early 20th century, Marion Sloan Russell, on a ranger-led stroll through Fort Union after dark. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/candlelight-tours-august-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpse-of-the-past-july-21.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:05:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpse-of-the-past-july-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/1st-fort-union-and-arsenal-tours-july-16.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:02:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/1st-fort-union-and-arsenal-tours-july-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/cultural-encounters-june-25-26-2011.htm Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Fort Union National Monument is holding the annual “Cultural Encounters” weekend, June 25 and 26, 2011. The park is waiving all entrance fees. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/cultural-encounters-june-25-26-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpse-of-the-past-june-16.htm Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpse-of-the-past-june-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/jr-ranger-camps-june-9-and-10-2011.htm Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST On the dates of Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10, 2011 Fort Union National Monument will be conducting two all-day Junior Ranger Camps beginning at 10:00AM and ending at 4:00PM. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/jr-ranger-camps-june-9-and-10-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/summer-junior-ranger-camps.htm Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST On Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10, 2011 Fort Union National Monument will host two all-day Junior Ranger Camps beginning at 10:00AM and ending at 4:00PM. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/summer-junior-ranger-camps.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpse-of-the-past-april-21.htm Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Fort Union National Monument, National Park Service announces its’ monthly “Glimpses of the Past” presentation “Las Vegas’ Heroes of the Past: The 3rd New Mexico Volunteer Infantry.” The program will be held at the CCHP/Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge St., in Las Vegas, Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. 150 years ago the United States of America and its territories found itself thrust into inner conflict and Civil War. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpse-of-the-past-april-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/national-park-week-april-16-24-2011.htm Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/national-park-week-april-16-24-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpse-of-the-past-march-17.htm Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpse-of-the-past-march-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2011-update-to-the-superintendents-compendium.htm Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/2011-update-to-the-superintendents-compendium.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/the-stars-along-the-santa-fe-trail.htm Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/the-stars-along-the-santa-fe-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fee-free-weekend.htm Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fee-free-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/christmas-and-new-years-day-closure.htm Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST Fort Union National Monument will be closed on both Saturday, December 25, 2010 and Saturday, January 1, 2011. For more information, contact Fort Union National Monument at (505) 425-8025, or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/foun. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/christmas-and-new-years-day-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/roadside-pullout-construction.htm Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service, Fort Union National Monument in partnership with Cornerstones Community Partnerships will begin construction of two new roadside pullouts on Monday November 1, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/roadside-pullout-construction.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/buffalo-soldiers-history-to-be-presented-at-cchp-feb-18.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST Glimpses Press Release https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/buffalo-soldiers-history-to-be-presented-at-cchp-feb-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/director-to-present-scout-ranch-history-jan-21.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST Glimpses Press Release https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/director-to-present-scout-ranch-history-jan-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/environmentalist-rachel-carsons-legacy-to-be-presented-at-cchp-mar-18.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST Glimpses Press Release https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/environmentalist-rachel-carsons-legacy-to-be-presented-at-cchp-mar-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-press-release.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST Glimpses of the Past in N.E. N.M.- A.D. 300 to 800; November 19th. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-press-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/first-fort-tours-on-national-public-lands-september-26.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST NPLD Press Release https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/first-fort-tours-on-national-public-lands-september-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/untold-stories-in-americas-national-parks-presentation-september-17.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Press Release https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/untold-stories-in-americas-national-parks-presentation-september-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/history-of-storrie-lake-presentation-august-20th.htm Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Glimpses of the Past Presentation https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/history-of-storrie-lake-presentation-august-20th.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fort-union-candlelight-tours-august-22nd.htm Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Fort Union Candlelight Tours August 22nd https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fort-union-candlelight-tours-august-22nd.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/cultural-encounters-special-event.htm Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Cultural Encounters Press Release and Schedule of Events. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/cultural-encounters-special-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fort-union-nm-presentation.htm Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Glimpses of the Past Press Release https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fort-union-nm-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/chaperito-land-grant-parish-and-ghost-town.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Glimpses of the Past Press Release https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/chaperito-land-grant-parish-and-ghost-town.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/first-fort-tours-2009.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST First Fort Tours Press Release https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/first-fort-tours-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/dona-tules-lady-gambler-of-santa-fe.htm Wed, 20 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Glimpses of the Past Press Release https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/dona-tules-lady-gambler-of-santa-fe.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/women-of-the-civil-war.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Glimpses of the Past Press Release https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/women-of-the-civil-war.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/judiciary-history-in-new-mexico.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Glimpses of the Past Press Release https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/judiciary-history-in-new-mexico.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/the-peyote-hunt-of-the-huicol-indians-of-mexico.htm Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST Glimpses of the Past presentation https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/the-peyote-hunt-of-the-huicol-indians-of-mexico.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-presentation.htm Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Eddie Matthews Letters presentation at CCHP https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/glimpses-of-the-past-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/cchp-news-release.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST Presentation on Mexican Spotted Owl at CCHP https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/cchp-news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fees-waved.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Free Free day https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/fees-waved.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/candlelight-tours.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Fort Union announces its annual “Candlelight Tour” on August 23rd. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/candlelight-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/living-history-program.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Fort Union National Monument is seeking volunteers for its living history program. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/living-history-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/proposed-fee-increase.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Proposed entrance fee increases for Fort Union National Monument and Pecos National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/news/proposed-fee-increase.htm