In January 1847, New Mexicans resisting US military occupation, killed Governor Charles Bent and other members of his household in Taos. Colonel Sterling Price led US forces against the rebels, defeating them at Taos Pueblo
In January 1847, New Mexicans resisting US military occupation, killed Governor Charles Bent and other members of his household in Taos. Colonel Sterling Price led US forces against the rebels, defeating them at Taos Pueblo