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Fort Union National Monument

Contact Info
Watrous, NM 87753

Information:
505-425-8025
Basics
Type:
Historical Site,
National Park

Description

Fort Union was established in 1851 as the guardian of the Santa Fe Trail. During it's forty-year history, three different forts were constructed close together. The third Fort Union was the largest in the American Southwest, and functioned as a military garrison, territorial arsenal, and military supply depot for the southwest. The largest visible network of Santa Fe Trail ruts can be seen here.

Hours + Fees

Hours:

Open daily except New Year’‘s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Winter Hours: Labor Day to Memorial Day 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Summer Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

From Albuquerque (156 miles), Santa Fe (94 miles) or Las Vegas, NM (28 miles) take I-25 north, exit 366 at Watrous, 8 miles on NM 161.

From Denver (313 miles), Colorado Springs (243 miles) or Raton (95 miles) take I-25 south, exit 366 at Watrous, 8 miles on NM 161.

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