Fort Union National Monument

Fort Union National Monument, just 30 minutes northeast of Las Vegas, NM, preserves the territorial-style adobe remnants of the largest 19th-century military fort in the region. Fort Union, which provided protection for travelers along the Santa Fe Trail from 1851-1891, functioned as an agent of political and cultural change throughout the Southwest, whether desired or not. Wander the paths of Fort Union at no cost and learn about those who lived in and around this once-bustling frontier fort.