The grave of the hero of the Battle of Glorieta Pass has been rediscovered in the village of San Mateo, about 100 miles west of Santa Fe, says one of his relatives. Manuel Antonio Cháves’ descendants, his biographer and veterans groups plan to dedicate a new military headstone there on May 5. Read More>>
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Volunteers saved the day in Civil War battle at Glorieta Pass
March 27th, 2012 
javal One-hundred-fifty years ago today, Coloradans were about to distinguish themselves — and dash Confederate hopes — in a Civil War battle fought in New Mexico. Volunteers from the First Colorado Regiment, under the command of Maj. John Chivington, destroyed Confederate supply wagons on March 28, 1862, at Glorieta Pass. Read More>>
Volunteers bringing Battle of Glorieta Pass to life on 150th anniversary
March 24th, 2012 javal Ken Dusenberry likes to live in the past. Whether it’s re-creating Civil War-era canons or wearing a federal artilleryman outfit, Dusenberry can’t get enough of re-enactments and history lessons taught outside traditional classrooms. He’ll be one of many volunteers helping making history come alive this weekend at the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Glorieta [...]
Before well-known Battle of Glorieta Pass, Texans captured Santa Fe
March 12th, 2012 javal The Confederates who briefly occupied Santa Fe 150 years ago this month found it an inhospitable city with Jewish merchants who refused their money, terrified nuns and a Hispanic majority neutral in the fight between Anglos. Much has been written about the Battle of Glorieta Pass, known as the Gettysburg of the West, which took [...]