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 of Embudo Pass
Part of the Taos Revolt, Mexican–American War

Sketch of battle site by United States Army Corps of Engineers cartographer JG Bruff.
DateJanuary 29, 1847
Location
near Dixon, Mexico
Result United States victory
Belligerents
 United States  Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Sterling Price
John Burgwin
Ceran St. Vrain
Unknown
Strength
180 600–700
Casualties and losses
1 killed
1 wounded
20 killed
60 wounded
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