LAS CRUCES, NM – Having trouble remembering a time when we lived without cells phones, DVDs, internet – even cars? Hard to believe, but that is why you should not miss the 20th annual Frontier Days at Fort Selden Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20.

Experience a celebration of Old West history as Fort Selden staff dress up and recreate life during the time of 1865 to 1891. This year’s events tell the story of the Indian Wars in New Mexico. There will be infantry, cavalry and artillery demonstrations, as well as speakers programs. Food, games and dancing make the Frontier Days enjoyable for adults and children.

“We want to make people aware of what was going in the late 1800′s before and after the Civil War,” said Jeff Wooten, monument ranger.

What was going on were raids by desperados, apaches and bandits said Wooten. Fort Selden was built in 1865 to help qualm these raid and was decommissioned after 25 years.

“There is a lot of history here. Hopefully, people become aware of this history with Frontier Days,” said Wooten.

Fort Selden is located 13 miles North of Las Cruces on 1-25, Radium Springs exit 19.

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