Glorieta Pass
This week was the 152nd anniversary of the US Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass, which was fought by a total of 2,400 Confederate and Union Soldiers, way out near Santa Fe, New Mexico. I have been giving lectures and leading tours related to these events for the University of NM Continuing Education Program this semester.
This weekend was the "living history" reenactment so I went out to visit Pecos National Historic Park and listen to a few lectures.
While driving out of the parking lot I was flagged down by three National Park Rangers, two of them female.
While they were smiling, they were also well armed, so I immediately pulled over and kept my hands on the steering wheel.
They asked me a very simple question about my business, but then all three eagerly asked their real question, which as we all can imagine, was THE question.
While I did exit my vehicle, I was not patted down. Their investigation into the matter is still incomplete. Here is the photo to prove it.
Last edited by gordontaos; 30th March 14 at 05:11 PM.
Si Deus, quis contra? Spence and Brown on my mother's side, Johnston from my father, proud member of Clan MacDuff!
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