PECOS NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK

This site is located on the ruins of a very old pueblo (Native American village), which was succeeded by a Spanish mission in the 16th century. We explore the time of the first human occupation of the place until the American Civil War and the battle of Glorieta Pass which took place in the vicinity from March 26 to 28, 1862. This park gives the opportunity to discover the village thanks to written explanations (available in French). You will also be able to enter some kivas, these underground spaces which are used as social and ceremonial places. A walk of about two miles, starting from the Visitor Center, very pleasant. A film in English is also shown in the visitor center to learn more.

The park also preserves the memory and a portion of the Old Santa Fe Trail which, in the 19th century, was the main crossing point between the Great Plains and the Southwest, connecting Independence (Missouri) to Santa Fe before continuing south to Mexico.

Although not the center of the Pueblo, this pueblo, like many others in New Mexico, is embedded in the history of the Pueblo Revolt. In 1680, the Pueblo Indians revolted against the colonization of the Spaniards and succeeded, for a dozen years, in driving them out of the region. The latter nevertheless regained possession of the majority of their colonies from 1692 to 1696, after taking advantage of internal divisions within the Pueblos.