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National Park Service
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Watrous, NM: Fort Union National Monument announces its upcoming FREE programs for visitors to experience where Fort Union began.
Only accessible once a year, the First Fort and Arsenal ruins are a must see! These 2-hour programs include living history, historic weapons, and time to explore!
Car caravans depart from the visitor center at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm.
Distance to the site is about 2.5 miles, and crosses private property along a gravel road.
Programs and access to the First Fort and Arsenal ruins are only available via car caravan at these times.
The area has rough and uneven terrain.
Last updated: August 1, 2025