Feasibility Study for Pigeon's Ranch, Glorieta Pass Battlefield, New Mexico
Santa Fe Planning Associates. 1985. Feasibility Study for Pigeon's Ranch, Glorieta Pass Battlefield, New Mexico. State of New Mexico Historic Preservation Division, Office of Cultural Affairs. Santa Fe, NM
This report is the result of a feasibility study conducted to determine the appropriate designation and use of Pidgeon's Ranch as a cultural facility at the Glorieta Pass Battlefield National Historic Landmark. The Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass which took place on and in the . vicinity of Pigeon's Ranch, has been called "the Gettysburg of the West". Its significance lies in the fact that it was here in March, 1862, that the Confederate thrust at Fort Union and the Colorado gold fields was put to a dramatic halt, resulting in the retreat of Confederate forces southward , and ultimately the abandonment of Confederate schemes to cut off the western United States from the Union. Remains of the structures which stood at the time of the battle include a three room adobe building and various foundations and wall sections , both visible and subsurface. The issues explored by this study include the relative historical and Cultural significance of the site, it's context within the state and local environs, and its context within the statewide system of cultural, historic and recreational resources. Also explored are preservation, interpretation and facility development issues, the proximity of the State highway and its affect upon the stability of the structures, site specific land use considerations, and the economic feasibility of implementing the recommendations proposed. The summary of conclusions and recommendations also includes suggestions for further study to optimize the management of the site as a cultural resource to the citizens of New Mexico.resented herein.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Santa Fe Planning Associates
- Date of Issue
- 1985
- Publisher
- State of New Mexico Historic Preservation Division, Office of Cultural Affairs
- Units
- GLOR , HIST , PECO
- Keywords
- Alternatives, Archeology, Conclusions and Recommendations, ehistory, historical review, History, Stabilization and Preservation, State Historic Park, State Monument, State Museum, state park, Visitation Analysis