Famous hotels are a real part of New Mexico history. Some of the most noteworthy were the string of Fred Harvey, Harvey House, hotels spread throughout the state. In Las Vegas New Mexico, the Harvey Company along with the AT & SF Railroad operated the very popular La Castaneda right alongside the Las Vegas train …
Monthly Archives: July 2012
The Mountain Howitzer
The Mountain Howitzer was one of the most effective weapons employed by the U.S. Army Cavalry during the latter part of the 1800’s. The Mountain Howitzer was essentially a compact cannon that could easily be taken along by cavalry units on the field. Ironically, it was the Mountain Howitzer that was not taken along …
Railroad Depots / Lamy New Mexico
Among the list of old railroad depots with historic significance, and there are many, is the train station at scenic Lamy New Mexico. Lamy is located about 20 miles southeast of Santa Fe and was a key stop on the old Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad main line. At one point there were …