§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Exposed to the wind, within a sweeping valley of short grass prairie, and along the eroded Santa Fe Trail, lie the adobe walled ruins of the largest 19th century military fort in the region.
From 1851 to 1891, Fort Union functioned as an agent of change, desired or not, in the New Mexico Territory and throughout the Southwest.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Fort Union National Monument is located in the Northeastern portion of the state of New Mexico. 8 miles off of Interstate I-25 on State Highway NM 161. New Mexico: From Albuquerque (156 miles), Santa Fe (94 miles) or Las Vegas, NM (28 miles) take I-25 North, exit 366 at Watrous, 8 miles on NM 161. Colorado: From Denver (313 miles), Colorado Springs (243 miles) or Raton (95 miles) take I-25 South, exit 366 at Watrous, 8 miles on NM 161.
Weather Notes
Fort Union is situated at 6,760 feet above sea level. Daytime temperatures between June and September may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures often drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures may vary within 50 degrees in a 24-hour period. During the winter, it is not uncommon for the temperatures to drop below 0°F (-18°C.) During the summer, expect high temperatures, intense sunlight and extremely low humidity.
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
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§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Jun
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 20 mph S
Sat
90°F
Sunny
5 to 25 mph SW
Sun
91°F
Sunny
5 to 15 mph W
Mon
83°F
Sunny
10 to 15 mph E
Tue
88°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph SW
Wed
88°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph SW
Thu
89°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph W
