N.M. Civil War trail tells tale of 'the Gettysburg of the West' (usatoday.com)
Via USA Today:
By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Writer
Where Union soldiers stood their ground at a pinch along the Santa Fe Trail known as Glorieta Pass...Until recently, public access to the Civil War battlefield was limited. But earlier this year, the National Park Service opened a new trail that allows visitors to explore the area.
The Glorieta Battlefield Trail — more than 2 miles through the wooded and rocky hills southeast of Santa Fe — has been in the planning stages for several years. It's aimed at educating people about the decisive 1862 battle.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2009-10-07-new-mexico-civil-war-trail_N.htm
By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Writer
Where Union soldiers stood their ground at a pinch along the Santa Fe Trail known as Glorieta Pass...Until recently, public access to the Civil War battlefield was limited. But earlier this year, the National Park Service opened a new trail that allows visitors to explore the area.
The Glorieta Battlefield Trail — more than 2 miles through the wooded and rocky hills southeast of Santa Fe — has been in the planning stages for several years. It's aimed at educating people about the decisive 1862 battle.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2009-10-07-new-mexico-civil-war-trail_N.htm
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