Events calendar

May 10th Commemorative Ceremony

Golden Spike National Historical Park

May 10 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join us at Golden Spike National Historical Park this May 10th to commemorate the completion of the nation's first transcontiental railroad. Discover the remarkable stories of those who paved the way, and take time to reflect on how this historic...

Geology Hike

Bandelier National Monument

May 10 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Join 2 geologists on a fascinating hike down the Falls Trail and learn all about the geology of Bandelier National Monument and the Pajarito Plateau. This hike starts at the Visitor Center at 9:30am and will return at 12:00pm. Please wear comfortable...

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

Pecos National Historical Park

May 10 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to lear n a bout the Ancestral Pueblo , Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today . The tour begins at...

The Anza Expedition: A 250th Commemoration Exhibit

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

May 10 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Almost 250 years ago, as the Declaration of Independence was signed on the East Coast, the Anza expedition arrived at its destination on the West Coast. Both of these events would dramatically shape the cultural and political landscapes of the United...

Battle of Glorieta Pass Talk

Pecos National Historical Park

May 10 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

The Battle of Glorieta Pass was one of the most influential western battles of the Civil War. Join a park ranger for a talk in the historic Trading Post building and see how it played a role in this pivotal battle . Talks meet at the visitor center...