December Bonus: I Love Fort Bayard - Douglas Dinwiddie

Send us a text In this episode of the "I Love New Mexico" podcast, Bunny Terry interviews Doug Dinwiddie, a retired history professor and president of the Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society. Doug shares his deep connection to Fort Bayard, located near Silver City, New Mexico. He discusses the fort"s establishment in 1866, its role during the Indian Wars, and its evolution into a tuberculosis hospital and later a state hospital. The episode highlights the fort"s historical significance, the preservation efforts by the society, and the various recreational and cultural activities available in the surrounding area. Historic Fort Bayard I Love New Mexico blog page Bunny’s website I Love New Mexico Instagram I Love New Mexico Facebook Original Music by: Kene Terry