Las Vegas, New Mexico
Fort Union National Monument
Built 1852-91 to guard Sata Fe Trail....
Fort Union National Monument
Trade center for Hispanics and Americans after 1835, site of Kearney'
Las Vegas, NM Historic BuildingsEastern gateway, from US 64 north on NM 38 begins 85-mile road journey....
5,145 acres. Hiking, hunting, wildlife viewing, horseback riding. High-clearance vehicles recommended....
Built in 1880 of native stone. Now antique business....
Northern pike, trout, catfish....