Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park
Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park
Location:In Angel Fire, 30 miles east from Taos on US 64.
Facilities:Visitor center/museum, exhibits, chapel.
Activities:Group tours by appointment.
Special Features:Park is the only state park in the US dedicated solely asa Vietnam veterans memorial. It was originally established in 1968 byVictor and Jeanne Westphall to honor their son, Lt. David Westphall,who was killed in Vietnam in May 1968. The memorial was transferred toNew Mexico State Parks in 2005 as the state's 33rd park. The memorialis open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The chapel is open 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week.
Address:Box 608
Angel Fire, NM 87710
Phone:505-377-6900
Fax:505-377-3223
Web: www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/VietnamVets.htm
Size: 30 acres. Elevation: 8,500 feet.
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