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Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

1680 – the Pueblo Revolt

Posted by: Margaret Wood

For my cousins, growing up in New England, American history began with the Pilgrims and settlement at Jamestown.  But for me, growing up in New Mexico, history began with the 16th century Spanish Conquest and the drive up into New Mexico territory followed, a century later, by the Pueblo Revolt.  The history of the United States …

Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

Pecos National Historical Park – Pic of the Week

Posted by: Margaret Wood

During my recent trip to New Mexico, I visited the Pecos National Historical Park.  This park encompasses the remains of two Indian pueblos as well as a Civil War battlefield.  The Pecos National Historical Park and Glorieta Unit of the National Historical Park were established by Pub. L. 101-313, Title II (1990).  The park is 25 …