The Human Stories of a Southwestern Gateway
Glorieta Pass drew us here. This low passage between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the high tableland of Glorieta Mesa invited people. Local stories of human culture began with nomadic hunters, followed by Indigenous peoples of the Pueblos and Plains. In their footsteps came the Spanish colonists, the Mexican and Anglo armies, Santa Fe Trail travelers, and tourists on the railroad. Route 66 and Interstate 25 follow these familiar paths too. The Upper Pecos Valley invites contemplation about where our civilization comes from and where it is going. Pecos National Historical Park preserves thousands of years of this rich history. Explore the tiles below to read about the people, places and stories that make this place unique.
