News Release

Crime and Punishment

News Release Date: March 7, 2019

Contact: Lorenzo Vigil, 505-425-8025, ext. 0

Drunkenness, discipline and death permeated the frontier army in the 19th century. From being hung by your thumbs to being shot through the heart, punishment could be cruel, arbitrary and capricious. Join Park Ranger James Shephard and step into the sometimes tortuous world of a frontier soldier.

This program is free and will take place at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 21. It will occur at the CCHP/Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge Street, Las Vegas, NM, 87701. It is presented in partnership with the Citizens Committee for Historic Presentation.