CITY OF LAS VEGAS AND ROUGH RIDERS MEMO

LAS VEGAS, NM

Fort Union Drive-In Here's the Fort Union's rusty boxoffice, with carload pricing. You can see the concession/projection building and its gorgeous screen in the background.
Fort Union Drive-In Credit: Neon Michael

The City of Las Vegas and Rough Riders Memorial in Las Vegas, New Mexico, is a monument dedicated to the Rough Riders of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry and the people of Las Vegas. Erected in 1912, the monument stands at the intersection of Bridge Street and Mills Avenue, and consists of a statue of a Rough Rider atop a four-sided granite base.

The statue is the work of sculptor Charles H. Niehaus and was dedicated to the memory of the Rough Riders on July 4, 1912. It is cast in bronze and depicts a Rough Rider astride a rearing horse. The granite base is inscribed with the words "In Honor of the Rough Riders and the People of Las Vegas."

The monument serves as a reminder of the contributions of the Rough Riders to the history of the American West. The Rough Riders were a volunteer cavalry unit organized by Theodore Roosevelt in 1898 to fight in the Spanish-American War. They were made up of cowboys, Native Americans, ranch hands, and miners, among others. The monument was funded by donations from local citizens, businesses, and the government.

The memorial is a popular spot for visitors and locals alike. It stands as a reminder of the courage and sacrifice of the Rough Riders and all who served. The memorial is often featured in local parades and other special events. It is a reminder of the pride and patriotism that Las Vegas still holds in its heart.

CITY OF LAS VEGAS AND ROUGH RIDERS MEMO is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LAS VEGAS NM. US MID #8403500159

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact CITY OF LAS VEGAS AND ROUGH RIDERS MEMO

FRIENDS OF THE LAS VEGAS CITY MUSEUM AND ROUGH RIDER COLLECT
PO BOX 3311
LAS VEGAS
NM
87701-6311

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CITY OF LAS VEGAS AND ROUGH RIDERS MEMO Information

MID # 8403500159
Name FRIENDS OF THE LAS VEGAS CITY MUSEUM AND ROUGH RIDER COLLECT
Alternate Name CITY OF LAS VEGAS AND ROUGH RIDERS MEMO
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 742844900
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.601122, -105.231462
CODES FIPS State Code: 35
FIPS County Code: 047
US Census Tract: 957800
US Census Block: 1055