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Pecos is a natural and cultural crossroads through which hunters, gatherers, traders, missionaries, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and other travelers passed and lived. Follow in their footsteps and imagine Pecos through the centuries.
The park, operated by the National Park Service, encompasses thousands of acres of landscape infused with historical elements from prehistoric archaeological ruins to 19th-century ranches, to a battlefield of the American Civil War.
Thousands of years of this rich history is preserved for visitors at Pecos National Historical Park. Follow the timeline below to access more information about the history of the people and the park. Archaic hunter-gatherers in the Upper Pecos River Valley. HFC Commissioned Art Collection.
Whether you want to explore history, take a hike, or enjoy a picnic, we look forward to seeing you at Pecos National Historical Park! Call the Visitor Center at (505)-757-7241 for further information about tours or special events. Last updated: February 3, 2023.
Discover Pecos National Historical Park: A cultural crossroads echoing with centuries of trade, conquest, & exploration. Relive history at Glorieta Pass.
Pecos National Historical Park preserves the cultural exchange and geographic facets central to the rich history of the Pecos Valley and New Mexico. There is no admission fee to visit the park. You can visit the Pecos (Cicuye) Pueblo and the Spanish mission on your own during park hours.
The Forked Lightning Ranch boasted Northern New Mexico dude ranching and the home of Tex Austin, E.E. "Buddy" Fogelson, and Greer Garson. Whatever your interest in New Mexico, from archeology to modern rodeos, Pecos National Historical Park is connected! Duration: 1-2 hours.
Pecos National Historical Park. Gateway to the Plains. Spanish Mission Ruins and Native American Pueblo Ruins. It was one of the most significant Pueblos of the South West as it was a major trading hub for the Plains peoples and the Rio Grande peoples!
Pecos National Historical Park offers a variety of activities for all ages to enjoy. The park has a visitor center, hiking trails, and ranger-led programs.
With the acquisition of the Forked Lighting Ranch and Glorieta Battlefield units, Pecos National Monument became Pecos National Historical Park in 1990. National Monument: The Antiquities Act of 1906 authorized the President to declare by public proclamation landmarks, structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest situated on ...