Battle of Cañada
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The Battle of Cañada was part of the Taos Revolt
, a popular insurrection against the American
occupation of New Mexico by Mexicans
and Pueblo Indians. It took place on January 24, 1847, during the Taos Revolt
, a conflict of the Mexican-American War.
under the leadership of Pablo Chavez, Pablo Montoya
, Jesus Tafoya and Diego Archuleta
, began marching south toward the American-held city of Santa Fe. Before reaching their destination, they would be intercepted by the American garrison
of Santa Fe, resulting in battle.
Colonel Sterling Price
, commander of the U.S. forces in Santa Fe, heard of this insurgent movement and assembled a force of about 365 soldiers and militia to march north and intercept them. Price met the large insurgent force on a hilltop position near the presidio town of Santa Cruz de la Cañada
. Price attacked and drove off the insurgents inflicting 36 deaths, including Jesus Tafoya, one of the leaders. The Mexicans retreated to strategic pass that guarded the principal route to Taos.
A few days later Price again defeated the insurgents at the Battle of Embudo Pass
and drove them back into fortifications at Pueblo de Taos
.
Taos Revolt
The Taos Revolt was a popular insurrection in January 1847 by Mexicans and Pueblo allies against the United States' occupation of present-day northern New Mexico during the Mexican–American War. In two short campaigns, United States troops and militia crushed the rebellion of the Mexicans and...
, a popular insurrection against the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
occupation of New Mexico by Mexicans
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and Pueblo Indians. It took place on January 24, 1847, during the Taos Revolt
Taos Revolt
The Taos Revolt was a popular insurrection in January 1847 by Mexicans and Pueblo allies against the United States' occupation of present-day northern New Mexico during the Mexican–American War. In two short campaigns, United States troops and militia crushed the rebellion of the Mexicans and...
, a conflict of the Mexican-American War.
Battle
Insurgents, Mexicans and Pueblo Indians in New MexicoNew Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
under the leadership of Pablo Chavez, Pablo Montoya
Pablo Montoya
Pablo Montoya was a New Mexican politician who was active both in the 1837 revolt against the Mexican government, and in the Taos Revolt of 1847 against the United States, during the Mexican-American War.-Early life and education:Jose Pablo Montoya was born January 7, 1816, the son of Andres...
, Jesus Tafoya and Diego Archuleta
Diego Archuleta
Brigadier General Diego Archuleta , was a member of the Mexican Congress. He joined the Mexican Army to fight against the United States in the Mexican American War. Later, he was appointed an Indian Agent by President Abraham Lincoln, and joined the Union Army during the American Civil War...
, began marching south toward the American-held city of Santa Fe. Before reaching their destination, they would be intercepted by the American garrison
Garrison
Garrison is the collective term for a body of troops stationed in a particular location, originally to guard it, but now often simply using it as a home base....
of Santa Fe, resulting in battle.
Colonel Sterling Price
Sterling Price
Sterling Price was a lawyer, planter, and politician from the U.S. state of Missouri, who served as the 11th Governor of the state from 1853 to 1857. He also served as a United States Army brigadier general during the Mexican-American War, and a Confederate Army major general in the American Civil...
, commander of the U.S. forces in Santa Fe, heard of this insurgent movement and assembled a force of about 365 soldiers and militia to march north and intercept them. Price met the large insurgent force on a hilltop position near the presidio town of Santa Cruz de la Cañada
Santa Cruz, New Mexico
Santa Cruz is a census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 423 at the 2000 census.-Colonial period:...
. Price attacked and drove off the insurgents inflicting 36 deaths, including Jesus Tafoya, one of the leaders. The Mexicans retreated to strategic pass that guarded the principal route to Taos.
A few days later Price again defeated the insurgents at the Battle of Embudo Pass
Battle of Embudo Pass
The Battle of Embudo Pass was part of the Taos Revolt, a popular insurrection against the American army's occupation of northern New Mexico. It took place on January 29, 1847, during the Mexican-American War, in what now is New Mexico.-Battle:...
and drove them back into fortifications at Pueblo de Taos
Siege of Pueblo de Taos
The Siege of Pueblo de Taos was the final battle during the main phase of the Taos Revolt, an insurrection against the United States during the Mexican-American War. It was also the final major engagement between American forces and insurgent forces in New Mexico during the war...
.