There were no national monuments at the time of statehood. An interesting article in 1907 showed the process and explained how the Old Palace was being promoted as a National Monument. El Morro was established as the first National Monument in New Mexico on December 8, 1906.
| Document Type: | Newspaper Article |
| Historical Event: | Parks and Monuments |
| Sub Event: | National Monuments |
| Origin: | Santa Fe New Mexican |
| Date: | July 31, 1907 |
| Author: | Not Cited |
| Permission: | Public Domain |
| Contributor: | Roger Zimmerman |
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An educational resource for New Mexico high school history programs.
