Glorieta, NM
Glorieta has a small church by the entrance to I-25, but it is more known for the Baptist Conference Center, which has provided retreats in a Christian atmosphere for over 60 years.
It was the site of the Battle of Glorieta Pass, which was fought on March 26-28, 1862, during the War Against Yankee Aggression. It sometimes is referred to as the "Getteysberg of the West." It was the decisive battle of the New Mexican campaign. Confederate forces attempted to drive Union forces from the area, but they were unsuccessful in doing so. The Confederates had to withdraw to Arizona, and eventually back to Texas.
From Glorieta, get on I-25 at Exit 299 and get off at Exit 294 (Canoncito) - Go left through Apache Canyon on the N Frontage Rd, which will be Old Las Vegas Hwy - Go past Bobcat Cafe and Harry's Radhouse - Go right on on Old Pecos Trail/Hwy 466 - Go for about a mile to a light and go right staying on Old Pecos Trail(which will become Old Santa Fe Trail as you approach Downtown) - Cross Paseo de Peralta and De Vargas St - Go left on Alameda - Go left onto Paseo de Peralta and follow it across town to St Mary - Go left on St Mary and follow it to Carrillo - Go right on Carrillo and follow it out of town
From Glorieta, go left at the end of the Exit ramp, cross I-25, and go right onto Hwy 50 to Pecos
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