[Illustration: Tesuque] [Illustration: Tesuque] The Battle of The Glorieta Pass [Illustration: Cavalryman] [Illustration: Apache Canyon, scene of cavalry charge of the “Pikes Peaker,” March 1862.] [Illustration: The old Pigeon ranch. A critical engagement took place here on March 28, 1862.] A series of Civil War skirmishes along Apache Canyon, March 27-28, 1862, between Texas Mounted Volunteers and Union Troops, mostly Colorado Volunteers, climaxed with a decisive battle at Pigeon’s Ranch and the burning of Confederate supply wagons at Canoncita, brought a swift end to Southern hopes for taking over New Mexico. The battle saved the West for the Union. [Illustration: cannon] Zozobra [Illustration: WOW! After Zozobra burns (Old Man Gloom), the Fiesta starts!] Fiesta [Illustration: Proclaimed, originally, by General DeVargas as a celebration to show gratitude for successful reconquest of Santa Fe, this great colorful Fiesta has been proclaimed every year and joyous confusion happens every Fall.] Rodeo de Santa Fe [Illustration: No matter how you say it, rodeo, or the Spanish Ro-day-O, rodeo days in Santa Fe are exciting for young and old for all take part in this great western event.] Hyde Park [Illustration: As a Santa Fean you are literally only minutes away from a rushing stream, tall timber and a cool breeze when you take the trail up the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to Hyde State Park where facilities are at hand for camping, nature trails, or just to photograph nature in the raw. Up ahead is the National Forest and mighty wild country if you venture off the road.] The Pecos Wilderness [Illustration: Trail riding] [Illustration: Pecos Wilderness does still have all the wildness of the old west, but with all the beauty and facilities for hunting, camping, fishing—you name it!] Historic Pecos Mission [Illustration: Ruins] [Illustration: One of the most magnificent ruins in New Mexico. Located 26 miles southeast of Santa Fe, this mission was constructed in 1617 and prospered until the 1800’s. Repeated raids by the Apaches and Comanches cut down the population until 1828 when the last 17 survivors abandoned their ancestral home and went to Jemez Pueblo to join their kinfolk there. The Pecos Pueblo and Mission ruins are now a State Monument.] [Illustration: The Penitentes] Up Truchas town way look for weather beaten crosses along the road, or out on the hills and you will know you are in Penitente country. These very religious people followed Christ in a “true” way at each Easter time. [Illustration: The Sanctuario de Chimayo]