Fort Stanton, located in historic Lincoln County, New Mexico, is one of the best preserved historic sites in the region. Its many uses have allowed it to survive the ravages of time and now is open to visitors to enjoy.
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New Mexico Road Trip | Fort Bayard
Our impromptu trip to Fort Bayard a few months ago was a culmination of two things: spending every weekend at home and simultaneously living through historic times. When it reached the peak of stir-crazy, my husband and I decided to take the kids out for a drive from Las Cruces to the City of Rocks State Park for an afternoon picnic. I suggested the drive to Fort Bayard, about a half-hour away, which I advertised to my young son and … Read More
New Mexico’s Pueblos | Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
Just two hours from Santa Fe is one of New Mexico’s historical treasures, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. New Mexico’s history chronicles the lives of people who have lived here for thousands of years. A case in point is the ruins of Las Humanas (Gran Quivira), Quarai, and Abó pueblos, along with their Spanish mission churches. They lie near the geographic center of New Mexico and comprise the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument with headquarters in Mountainair. Quarai is eight … Read More